Immediate Start: Criminal Paralegal - London Area, United Kingdom - Hallinan Blackburn Gittings & Nott

Description

The Role

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced criminal paralegal to join our busy and successful practice.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, dedicated, take pride in their work and have the ability to conduct themselves in a professional and friendly manner.

Excellent communication and drafting skills and first-class client care are essential.

This is a paralegal position with a potential to progress to qualification as a Solicitor in the future for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting fee earners in preparation of their cases
• Legal Aid applications
• Assisting with Lexcel compliance
• Attending Court and conferences
• Conduct legal research
• Administrative duties

Qualifications and Experience

• Completion of the LPC is desirable; for those seeking SQE, experience in a criminal practice is essential
• Knowledge of Lexcel compliance is desirable
• Experience of Legal Aid applications
• Excellent understanding of the criminal process from the police station to the Crown Court

What We Offer

In return, we offer the opportunity to work at a long-established firm with an excellent reputation and exposure to cases across the whole spectrum of criminal law, representing clients from all walks of life.

We believe in working hard but enjoying a work-life balance.

We are based in Victoria, which is a thriving and vibrant part of London in offices on a quiet centrally located street.

The position is full time office based with a salary of up to £30,000 depending on experience.

An opportunity to join our experienced, driven, diverse and family oriented team.

• 20 days holiday in addition to UK bank holidays, office closure over Christmas and your birthday off
• Regular team days out