Criminal Defense Legal Assistant

1 week ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Young Legal Aid Lawyers Full time
Criminal Paralegal Trainee Role at Young Legal Aid Lawyers

Young Legal Aid Lawyers is pleased to offer a Criminal Paralegal Trainee position as part of our commitment to developing the next generation of legal professionals.

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in criminal defense law, working alongside our experienced team of solicitors.

We are a specialist criminal defense firm, recognised by the Legal 500 UK as one of the leading firms in the country for Crime. We deal with large complex cases, white collar crime, and serious crime, providing a challenging and rewarding environment for our trainees.

The benefits of this role include:

  • A starting salary of £26,000, with the potential to earn up to £28,000 upon passing the probationary period
  • Police station accreditation, with the opportunity for paid overtime
  • A structured training program to develop your skills and knowledge
  • Exposure to high-profile cases and responsibility early on with your own caseload
  • Progression opportunities within the firm
  • A pension scheme with employer contribution
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Supervision and mentorship
  • Yearly firm events and discretionary yearly bonuses

To succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate:

  • LPC or SQE qualification
  • A strong interest in criminal law
  • Good analytical skills
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Proactive in finding solutions to problems independently
  • Ability to understand instructions and follow them accurately
  • Legal research
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and demonstrate good organisational skills
  • Strong work ethic

Additional skills, such as the ability to speak additional languages, may be an advantage.

As a Criminal Paralegal Trainee, you will be based in one of our offices (North London or Hertfordshire) and may be required to travel to other offices, courts, prisons, and police stations.



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