Job description

Position available for an experienced Paralegal Assistant for our CRIMNAL DEFENCE team based at our office in Hounslow.

Applicants must:

• Have a MINIMUM of 12 months experience as a paralegal in a busy criminal defence practice.
• Be local (West London based) and within 45 minutes of our office.
• If you are a Police Station Accredited Representative then this will be advantageous to your application.

Our practice principally focuses on criminal defence. We are a busy professional and friendly practice and the successful candidate will provide key support to fee earners.

You must be able to 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
• a strong work ethic
• legal research skills
• fluency in spoken and in written English and must be able to compose written communications to agencies and clients we work with to a high standard.computer literate as our offices are fully computerized and uses an integrated practice case management system.
• that you are computer literate as our offices are fully computerised and uses an integrated practice case management system. We are a paperless office you must be able to work in a digital environment.

*MUST PROVIDE YOUR ADDRESS WITH APPLICATION**

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to a CRB check and references will be required.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £21,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

• Do you have at least 12 months experience as a paralegal in a criminal defence role as this is a MUST?

Work Location: One location