Paralegal – Crime and Extradition Team – City
Office
We are seeking a diligent and empathetic Paralegal to join
the team in our Crime and Extradition team in our City office.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in
criminal law, exceptional communication skills, and a sincere commitment to
assisting clients through complex legal procedures. As a Paralegal, you will
collaborate with solicitors in handling cases involving criminal charges,
investigations, trials, extradition matters, and other criminal law issues.
This role presents an opportunity to contribute significantly to the lives of
individuals entangled in legal matters.
Your Profile:
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in
Criminal Law and will demonstrate:
- Excellent Communication
Skills
- A sincere commitment to
supporting clients through challenging legal proceedings
- A proven ability in
managing cases related to criminal charges, investigations, trials,
extradition matters, and other criminal law issues.
- Exceptional
interpersonal skills, with the capacity to establish rapport and trust
with clients from diverse backgrounds.
We expect the ideal candidate to:
- Work effectively both
independently and as part of a team.
- Conduct thorough
initial consultations with clients to gather information regarding their
legal matters and personal circumstances.
- Conduct comprehensive
legal research and analysis to bolster case preparation and strategy
formulation.
- Coordinate with
clients, opposing parties, and relevant professionals involved in cases to
collect evidence and exchange information.
- Manage case files
meticulously, ensuring accuracy and organisation of all documentation.
- Assist in scheduling
court hearings and meetings, on behalf of clients.
- Attend court hearings
and other legal proceedings as necessary, taking notes and assisting with
case presentation.
- Uphold confidentiality
and adhere to professional standards and ethical guidelines consistently.
What we are seeking:
- A candidate capable of
adapting quickly to the role.
- Familiarity with legal
aid processes.
- Previous experience in
a legal environment, preferably in criminal law and extradition cases.
- Ideally, the candidate
will have police station accreditation or alternatively a commitment to
obtaining this in the near future.
Working with us:
·We offer continuous training and support to foster your
professional growth as a valued member of our dynamic and expanding team.
·We will offer ongoing training and support to develop your
career as part of a strong and growing multi-office team.
·Our offices are friendly, working entirely paperless with
recent significant investment in modern IT to enable you to work proficiently.
·Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous annual
leave allowances, providing 23 days (plus bank holidays/Christmas and New
Year). We regularly review and increase annual leave allowances based on
service.
·We offer competitive salaries and bonus structures,
enabling team members to share in the successes of the firm.
Employee benefits with GTS:
• Competitive salary
• Pension Scheme with employer contribution
• Administrative support
• Ongoing training and development
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Colleague support for case coverage
• Supervision and mentorship
• Annual appraisals and salary reviews
• Bi-annual social events
• Additional perks and benefits
• Competitive training packages
We are a distinguished multi-office Legal 500 and Chambers
& Partners firm recognized for excellence across various legal domains.
Please submit your CV and a cover letter to our dedicated
HR team via email at: recruitment@gtstewart.co.uk
