Paralegal – Criminal Law | Location: Salford Quays | Office based with some travel required | Salary: £26 – £28k DOE + Benefits

* A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required

Are you looking to build a long-term career within criminal law?

Our client, a well-established and growing specialist criminal law practice based in Salford Quays, is looking to recruit a motivated and organised Paralegal to join their expanding legal team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious legal professional to gain hands-on experience within a highly regarded specialist practice, supporting experienced solicitors across a varied caseload. Depending on your team, you'll gain exposure to Criminal Defence, Crown Court, Magistrates' Court, Prison Law or Mental Health Law, with opportunities to broaden your experience as your career develops.

This is a role where no two days are the same. You'll work closely with experienced legal professionals, develop practical legal skills and play an important part in supporting clients through challenging and often life-changing circumstances.

The Role:

• Working as part of a supportive legal team, your responsibilities will include:
• Assisting with case preparation, legal research and drafting legal documents.
• Managing case files and ensuring accurate records are maintained.
• Liaising with clients, courts, prisons, hospitals and other external professionals.
• Responding to client enquiries and providing case updates.
• Supporting solicitors with the day-to-day management of a varied caseload.
• Attending client meetings and, following training, accompanying solicitors on prison and hospital visits where appropriate.
• Providing general legal and administrative support to ensure cases progress efficiently.

About You

We're looking for someone who is genuinely passionate about pursuing a legal career and enjoys working in a busy, professional environment.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Previous experience within a legal environment, or a Law Degree, LPC, SQE or equivalent legal qualification.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Confident written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle, as travel to courts, prisons, hospitals and other office locations will form part of the role.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £26 – £28k, depending on experience.
• Employee benefits: Monthly reward scheme, Loyalty holidays, Extended Christmas break, Health checks for legal professionals, Performance Based yearly bonus, Employment anniversary recognition, Birthday celebrations
• Full training and ongoing mentoring from experienced legal professionals.
• Exposure to a broad range of specialist criminal law work.
• Genuine long-term career development, including opportunities to progress towards Training Contracts and professional accreditations.
• A supportive, collaborative and friendly working environment.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting vulnerable clients through complex legal matters.

If you're looking to take the next step in your legal career with a firm that genuinely invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.

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