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Job Advertisement: Paralegal Are you a dedicated legal professional looking for an exciting opportunity to support a dynamic legal team? Our client Northamptonshire Police are seeking a talented Paralegal to join their team at their headquarters in Wooton Hall, Northampton. This temporary position offers an hourly rate of 16.01 and provides a great chance to contribute to crucial legal services for Northamptonshire Police, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service, and the Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner. What You'll Do: As a Paralegal, you will be a key player in the legal team, offering support through a variety of responsibilities, including: Drafting statements and preparing court applications and orders. Producing comprehensive court bundles. Identifying and collating information from witnesses and police systems. Corresponding with courts and liaising with witnesses as needed. Conducting legal research and providing case law updates. Preparing briefs for counsel and negotiating fees. Attending Court on a regular basis (this could be daily) Additionally, you will assist in maintaining the case management system, managing records, and producing management reports. Your organizational skills will shine as you monitor new legal requests and coordinate case conferences and meetings. What We're Looking For: To thrive in this role, you should meet the following criteria: Essential: Law degree, Legal Practice Certificate, ILEX, or equivalent qualification, or extensive experience as a paralegal. Proven experience in document drafting. Strong research and analytical skills. Expertise in collating documents and producing bundles. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Proven ability to prioritize tasks in a busy setting. Must be able to drive and have access to their own vehicle Desirable: Previous experience in a Fire and Rescue, Police, or public sector organization. In-house legal experience. Familiarity with multiple legal areas. If you're ready to take the next step in your legal career and contribute to meaningful work within the community, we want to hear from you! Join a team that values clarity, teamwork, and dedication. Apply Now! Take the plunge and send in your application today! We're excited to meet enthusiastic candidates ready to make a difference. Note: The job description reflects key tasks and responsibilities and may be subject to change based on organizational needs. Join us in making a positive impact in the legal landscape of Northamptonshire! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)

My client is seeking dynamic, commercially minded Crime Paralegal to join their Hounslow, Greater London office. The successful Crime Paralegal will join a friendly and supportive firm that has established itself as one of the leading Criminal Law firms in the area attracting challenging, high-profile matters across general and serious crime and fraud. The firm works both legal aid cased and represent clients that are privately paying thus expect a high level of advice and representation. Their privately paying clients expect nothing but the best, a service to be proud to deliver around the clock as a result the successful candidate will be expected to flex to the needs of the business when needed. Applicants must: • Have a minimum of 6 months experience as a paralegal in a busy criminal defence practice. • Be local (West London based) and within 45 minutes of their office. • If you are a Police Station Accredited Representative then this will be advantageous to your application. Their practice principally focuses on criminal defence. They are a busy, professional and friendly practice and the successful candidate will provide key support to fee earners. You must be able to demonstrate: • a strong commitment and interest in criminal defence • good communication skills • good analytical skills • organisational skills • ability to work as a member of a team • ability to work under pressure • a strong work ethic • legal research skills • fluency in spoken and in written English and must be able to compose written communications to agencies and clients they work with to a high standard. Computer literate as our offices are fully computerized and uses an integrated practice case management system. • that you are computer literate as their offices are fully computerised and uses an integrated practice case management system. Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment Limited. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.