Criminal Paralegal

An established Legal 500 criminal defence practice based in West London is seeking an experienced Criminal Paralegal to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Criminal Paralegal looking to expand their exposure to complex criminal matters including serious crime, fraud, and police station work.

The ideal Criminal Paralegal will have a genuine interest in criminal law, previous experience supporting solicitors in criminal cases, and a willingness to take on responsibilities at police station level. This Criminal Paralegal position offers great potential for progression and is well-suited to candidates looking to eventually qualify as a solicitor or accredited police station representative.

The successful Criminal Paralegal will be responsible for supporting fee earners with a wide range of criminal defence matters. Duties will include preparing case bundles, taking client instructions, drafting statements, and assisting with Crown Court and Magistrates' Court proceedings. There will also be opportunities to attend police stations (with or without accreditation) and liaise with clients, barristers, and other third parties.

• Prior experience in criminal law (minimum 6 months)

• Law degree or equivalent qualification

• LPC/SQE completed or in progress (preferred)

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Police Station Accreditation is desirable but not essential

• Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• £25,000 - £32,000 per annum (depending on experience)

• Support with Police Station Accreditation

• Exposure to high-profile and serious crime cases

• Career progression opportunities

• Working within a Legal 500 recognised team

Keywords: criminal paralegal | police station rep | criminal law | legal assistant | west london law | legal 500