Crime Paralegal

2 weeks ago


Blackburn, United Kingdom Simpson Judge Ltd Full time

ROLE: Criminal Paralegal
LOCATION: Blackburn
SALARY: 25k - 30k

**Responsibilities**:

- Legal Support: Assist our criminal law attorneys in various tasks, including legal research, document preparation, and case management.
- Client Interaction: Develop professional relationships with clients, keeping them informed about case progress and addressing their inquiries.
- Court Attendance: Accompany our legal team to court proceedings, hearings, and trials, gaining invaluable hands-on experience.
- Administrative Duties: Perform general office tasks such as filing, data entry, and maintaining organised case files.

**Qualifications and Requirements**:

- A strong desire to pursue a career in criminal law.
- Ideally, completion of the LPC (Legal Practice Course) or BPC (Bar Professional Course) is preferred but not mandatory.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.
- Willingness to collaborate effectively within a team and work independently when necessary.
- Readiness to learn and adapt quickly to new challenges