Regulatory and Crime Paralegal Halifax, England
Job description
Chadwick Lawrence is an equal opportunities employer. Selection criteria and procedures are regularly reviewed to ensure that individuals are treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities.
About us
Chadwick Lawrence is a leading local law firm with a successful and growing Regulatory and Crime team.
Our multi-disciplinary team works with local, national, and international clients from a broad range of industries to deliver a range of specialist legal services. We pride ourselves on offering sound and honest advice; working with our clients to provide exceptional service and value for money.
Chadwick Lawrence provide a supportive environment for career development, offering exciting challenges and opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are looking to recruit and develop talented lawyers to achieve their potential – and who will help us achieve our targets in return.
About the role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Regulatory and Crime Paralegal to work within our growing team, based at our Halifax Office.
Experience is not necessary but preference will be given to candidates with appropriate experience or a background understanding of crime and/or motoring law gained during their studies or previous employment. Consideration will be given to those who otherwise demonstrate the skills and experience we are looking for.
The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic and ambitious person who wants to develop their technical and communication skills further through working on a wide range of quality instructions. You would be working closely with senior members of the team with work including motoring, crime and sports law. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a commitment to excelling in customer service.
Applicants should possess the following skills and experience:
- a completed undergraduate degree (consideration will be given to those awaiting results)
- strong IT skills
- a high degree of initiative and the ability to manage your time and your workload effectively
- excellent communication skills and a desire to use these to promote the team and the firm both internally and externally
- a willingness to learn, to drive your own career progression and to be proactive in achieving this
Progression opportunities are genuinely available at Chadwick Lawrence, including potential progression to a training contract (or SQE route to qualification if applicable). The firm has an annual application and selection process for this through its Pathway to Progression programme.
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We would like to take this opportunity of thanking you for your application. It is not always possible to reply to each applicant individually. If you do not therefore hear from the firm within 2 weeks of your application, please presume that you have been unsuccessful.
