Paralegal –
Crime Team City Office
We are seeking a diligent and empathetic Criminal Law Paralegal
to join the team in our Criminal Law 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 Case Worker, you will
collaborate with solicitors in handling cases involving criminal charges,
investigations, trials, and other criminal law matters. 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:
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Excellent Communication Skills
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A sincere commitment to supporting clients
through challenging legal proceedings
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A proven ability in managing cases related to
criminal charges, investigations, trials, and other criminal law matters.
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Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the
capacity to establish rapport and trust with clients from diverse backgrounds.
We expect the ideal
candidate to:
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Work effectively both independently and as part
of a team.
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Conduct thorough initial consultations with
clients to gather information regarding their legal matters and personal
circumstances.
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Conduct comprehensive legal research and
analysis to bolster case preparation and strategy formulation.
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Coordinate with clients, opposing parties, and
relevant professionals involved in cases to collect evidence and exchange
information.
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Manage case files meticulously, ensuring
accuracy and organisation of all documentation.
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Assist in scheduling court hearings and meetings,
on behalf of clients.
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Attend court hearings and other legal
proceedings as necessary, taking notes and assisting with case presentation.
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Uphold confidentiality and adhere to
professional standards and ethical guidelines consistently.
What we are seeking:
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A candidate capable of adapting quickly to the role.
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Familiarity with legal aid processes.
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Previous experience in a legal environment,
preferably in criminal law.
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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 team work on a hybrid basis with a split of office working and remote
working on the basis we trust that everyone works to meet their targets and
deadlines.
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
• 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.
