Lloyds PR Solicitors (London) – Criminal Paralegal

Young Legal Aid Lawyers; City of London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal firm in London is seeking a Criminal Paralegal to manage a caseload and assist with high-profile cases. Candidates should be LPC or SQE qualified, with strong analytical and communication skills. The role offers a starting salary of £26,000 and training contracts with excellent progression opportunities within the firm.

Benefits

Starting salary of £26,000 to £28,000

Police station accreditation

Structured training programme

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Ongoing training and development

Discretionary yearly bonuses

Qualifications

• Strong interest in criminal law.
• Ability to understand instructions and follow them accurately.
• Good analytical skills and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work from one of the firm's offices and manage own caseload.
• Conduct legal research and prepare cases.
• Assist in high profile cases and demonstrate good organisational skills.

Skills

Strong interest in criminal law

Excellent communication skills

Good analytical skills

Proactive problem solving

Good commercial awareness

Strong work ethic

Education

LPC or SQE qualified

Job description

Lloyds PR Solicitors (London) – Criminal Paralegal

Lloyds PR Solicitors are pleased to advertise for a new Criminal Paralegal Positions with a view to a training contract.

Lloyds PR Solicitors is a specialist criminal defence firm, recognised by Legal 500 UK as one of the leading firms in the country for Crime. We are market leaders dealing with large complex cases, white collar crime and serious crime.

We have offices in London, including Baker Street, and offices in Watford and Borehamwood. The firm strives for innovative ways to prepare cases and uses advanced technologies. We pride ourselves on diversity, equal rights and equal opportunity.

Lloyds PR Solicitors offer training contracts and have a high retention rate for newly qualified solicitors. We offer training contracts and qualifying experience for the SQE route.

Benefits

• Starting salary of £26,000 and £28,000 upon passing the probationary period
• Police station accreditation, with the opportunity for paid overtime
• Structured training programme
• Exposure to high profile cases and responsibility early on with own caseload
• Progression opportunities within the firm
• Pension Scheme with employer contribution
• Ongoing training and development
• Supervision and mentorship
• Yearly firm events and discretionary yearly bonuses

Candidate Requirements

• LPC or SQE qualified
• A strong interest in criminal law
• Good commercial awareness
• Great people skills
• 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 Advantages

• Ability to speak additional languages

Successful candidates will have to work from one of our offices allocated upon offer of employment (North London or Hertfordshire) and may be required to travel to other offices, courts, prisons and police stations. The recruitment process will involve an interview and an assessment.

We are a friendly firm and an equal opportunities employer. We have a proven track record of progression to Trainee Solicitors after recruitment as paralegals.