Overview
My client is seeking dynamic, commercially minded Crime Paralegal to join their Hounslow, Greater London office.
The successful Crime Paralegal will join a friendly and supportive firm that has established itself as one of the leading Criminal Law firms in the area attracting challenging, high-profile matters across general and serious crime and fraud.
The firm works both legal aid cases and represents clients that are privately paying; therefore, they expect a high level of advice and representation. Privately paying clients expect nothing but the best, a service to be proud to deliver around the clock, and the successful candidate will be expected to flex to the needs of the business when needed.
Responsibilities
- Provide key support to fee earners in criminal defence matters.
- Assist with both legal aid and privately paying cases as required.
- Work in a busy, professional and friendly practice environment.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Have a minimum of 6 months experience as a paralegal in a busy criminal defence practice.
- Be local (West London based) and within 45 minutes of their office.
- If you are a Police Station Accredited Representative, this will be advantageous to your application.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment and interest in criminal defence.
- Good communication skills.
- Good analytical skills.
- Organisational skills.
- Ability to work as a member of a team.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Strong work ethic.
- Legal research skills.
- Fluency in spoken and written English, and the ability to compose written communications to agencies and clients to a high standard.
- Computer literacy; offices are fully computerized and use an integrated practice case management system.
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment Limited.
Please note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
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