Complex Crime Paralegal

My client is recruiting for a Complex Crime Paralegal or Legal Assistant to join their Bristol team.

The successful candidate will assist Solicitors and Advocates in preparing cases for court. The firm have over 15 national offices that comprised of more than 250 members of staff.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assisting Solicitors and legal representatives with case preparation
• Managing a caseload of files under the supervision of litigators
• Drafting correspondence to clients, courts and third parties
• Applying for Legal Aid, prior authority and other case funding
• Taking client instructions and preparing statements, applications, written representations and other legal documents
• Uploading and downloading case material through CCDCS
• Assisting with diary management and ensuring Court Orders are complied with
• Maintaining accurate time recording and case management records
• Ensuring files meet the firm's internal standards and Lexcel requirements
• Undertaking legal research and assisting with the instruction of experts where required
• Providing a high standard of client care

Person Specification

• Previous experience within criminal law or a solicitor's office is desirable
• Ideally, experience managing your own criminal casework
• Good understanding of client care and a commitment to Legal Aid work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong IT skills and willingness to learn new systems
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Proactive approach with the ability to anticipate and support fee earner requirements
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Benefits

• Hybrid working following training
• 21 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service up to 30 days
• Additional paid day off for your birthday
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days' holiday
• Additional discretionary Christmas leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Private medical healthcare, with optional optical and dental cover
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme, including e-bikes
• Extensive online training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support

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