Role: Legal Secretary (Family) Location: Birmingham, West Midlands Salary: Dependent on Experience My Client is a renowned multi-service law firm committed to access to justice. Their lawyers specialise in criminal defence, family law, housing, civil liberties, and human rights. They are seeking a Legal Secretary for their Birmingham Office This is a full time position within a dynamic and growing team, offering an excellent opportunity for professional development within an award-winning law firm. They are seeking a permanent, full-time Family & Childcare Legal Secretary for their busy Birmingham office to join their expanding team. Your Profile You will preferably: • Have some experience working as a legal secretary or similar with a pretence for experience in family & childcare law. • Be able aim to demonstrate an interest in Family law. • Have strong organisational skills. • Have the ability to work under pressure. • Fast and accurate typing skills and spelling. • Clear and precise written and verbal communication skills. I would like the ideal candidate: • To type from digital dictation, or otherwise including copy typing. • To do such electronic filing as may be required from time to time. • To deal with telephone calls whether incoming or outgoing from clients, Counsel, experts and other third parties. • To keep appointment diaries for any Fee Earner or any Senior Member of the team. • To deal with clients and others visiting the office as may be appropriate. • To ensure compliance with all office procedures as laid down in the Practice Manual including any variations or amendments. • To deal with CCMS legal aid matters / applications. • To action any fee notes and/or matters pertaining to experts invoices. • Any other such matters as required. Working With My Client The salary for this position is dependent on experience. They will offer ongoing training and support to develop your career as part of a strong and growing multi-office team. Their offices are friendly, working entirely paperless with recent significant investment in modern IT to enable you to work proficiently. They offer a great package of annual leave to ensure you get enough time away from work. Their annual leave for this role provides 23 days (plus bank holidays / Christmas and New Year). They review annual leave and increase with service. Employee Benefits • Competitive base salary. • Pension Scheme with employer contribution. • Additional Birthday Leave. • Electric Vehicle Scheme. • Optional Benenden Health Care. • Administrative support. • Firm laptop. • Ongoing training and development. • Supportive supervision from mentors. • Annual appraisals and salary reviews. • Bi-annual parties for Summer and Christmas. • Additional perks and benefits. • Competitive training packages. They have a dedicated in-bound telephony team to take calls and messages for our fee earners. Lawyers also have the benefit of dictation and support staff to assist in easing the pressure and enabling efficient working. Please forward an up to date cv for earliest consideration.
Jun 22, 2026
Full time
Role: Legal Secretary (Family) Location: Birmingham, West Midlands Salary: Dependent on Experience My Client is a renowned multi-service law firm committed to access to justice. Their lawyers specialise in criminal defence, family law, housing, civil liberties, and human rights. They are seeking a Legal Secretary for their Birmingham Office This is a full time position within a dynamic and growing team, offering an excellent opportunity for professional development within an award-winning law firm. They are seeking a permanent, full-time Family & Childcare Legal Secretary for their busy Birmingham office to join their expanding team. Your Profile You will preferably: • Have some experience working as a legal secretary or similar with a pretence for experience in family & childcare law. • Be able aim to demonstrate an interest in Family law. • Have strong organisational skills. • Have the ability to work under pressure. • Fast and accurate typing skills and spelling. • Clear and precise written and verbal communication skills. I would like the ideal candidate: • To type from digital dictation, or otherwise including copy typing. • To do such electronic filing as may be required from time to time. • To deal with telephone calls whether incoming or outgoing from clients, Counsel, experts and other third parties. • To keep appointment diaries for any Fee Earner or any Senior Member of the team. • To deal with clients and others visiting the office as may be appropriate. • To ensure compliance with all office procedures as laid down in the Practice Manual including any variations or amendments. • To deal with CCMS legal aid matters / applications. • To action any fee notes and/or matters pertaining to experts invoices. • Any other such matters as required. Working With My Client The salary for this position is dependent on experience. They will offer ongoing training and support to develop your career as part of a strong and growing multi-office team. Their offices are friendly, working entirely paperless with recent significant investment in modern IT to enable you to work proficiently. They offer a great package of annual leave to ensure you get enough time away from work. Their annual leave for this role provides 23 days (plus bank holidays / Christmas and New Year). They review annual leave and increase with service. Employee Benefits • Competitive base salary. • Pension Scheme with employer contribution. • Additional Birthday Leave. • Electric Vehicle Scheme. • Optional Benenden Health Care. • Administrative support. • Firm laptop. • Ongoing training and development. • Supportive supervision from mentors. • Annual appraisals and salary reviews. • Bi-annual parties for Summer and Christmas. • Additional perks and benefits. • Competitive training packages. They have a dedicated in-bound telephony team to take calls and messages for our fee earners. Lawyers also have the benefit of dictation and support staff to assist in easing the pressure and enabling efficient working. Please forward an up to date cv for earliest consideration.
Criminal Defence Paralegal (Police Station Accredited Representative) London (Waterloo) 30,000 - 40,000 + Benefits An established and highly respected criminal defence practice is seeking a Criminal Defence Paralegal to join its specialist team based in Central London. This is an excellent opportunity for a Police Station Accredited Representative looking to develop their career within a leading criminal defence practice renowned for handling serious and complex cases. The successful candidate will gain exposure to a broad range of matters, from everyday criminal defence work through to serious violence, organised crime, fraud, sexual offences and high-profile Crown Court litigation. The firm has built a longstanding reputation for providing exceptional criminal defence representation and is committed to investing in the development of its staff. This role offers genuine progression opportunities, high levels of responsibility and regular client contact from day one. The Criminal Defence Paralegal's Role The successful Criminal Defence Paralegal will support solicitors and advocates on a varied caseload whilst also attending police stations independently as an Accredited Representative. Responsibilities will include: Attending police stations and advising clients under caution as an Accredited Representative Providing out-of-hours and evening police station cover on a rota basis Taking instructions from clients and advising on criminal investigations Managing criminal defence files and maintaining accurate case records Preparing legal documents, briefs to counsel and client correspondence Reviewing disclosure, witness statements, CCTV, interview recordings and evidential material Assisting with the preparation of Magistrates' Court and Crown Court matters Attending hearings, conferences and client meetings where required Liaising with clients, counsel, police officers, courts, prisons and external agencies Conducting legal research and preparing case summaries Supporting solicitors on serious and complex criminal matters Monitoring deadlines and ensuring compliance with procedural requirements The Criminal Defence Paralegal Police Station Accredited Representative status is essential Previous experience within criminal defence Ability to attend police stations throughout London, including evening and out-of-hours work Strong working knowledge of criminal law and procedure Excellent client care and communication skills Experience handling legally aided criminal matters Organised and able to manage competing priorities effectively Professional, resilient and able to perform under pressure Strong drafting, file management and case preparation skills Full UK driving licence would be advantageous but is not essential In Return? 30,000 - 40,000 salary depending on experience Additional remuneration for police station attendance and out-of-hours work Exposure to complex and high-profile criminal defence matters Structured training and professional development Ongoing supervision and mentoring from experienced criminal defence lawyers Clear progression opportunities Pension scheme Generous annual leave entitlement Supportive and collaborative working environment Modern Central London office location This is an excellent opportunity for a Police Station Accredited Criminal Defence Paralegal seeking meaningful responsibility, quality work and long-term career progression within a highly regarded criminal defence practice.
Jun 17, 2026
Full time
Criminal Defence Paralegal (Police Station Accredited Representative) London (Waterloo) 30,000 - 40,000 + Benefits An established and highly respected criminal defence practice is seeking a Criminal Defence Paralegal to join its specialist team based in Central London. This is an excellent opportunity for a Police Station Accredited Representative looking to develop their career within a leading criminal defence practice renowned for handling serious and complex cases. The successful candidate will gain exposure to a broad range of matters, from everyday criminal defence work through to serious violence, organised crime, fraud, sexual offences and high-profile Crown Court litigation. The firm has built a longstanding reputation for providing exceptional criminal defence representation and is committed to investing in the development of its staff. This role offers genuine progression opportunities, high levels of responsibility and regular client contact from day one. The Criminal Defence Paralegal's Role The successful Criminal Defence Paralegal will support solicitors and advocates on a varied caseload whilst also attending police stations independently as an Accredited Representative. Responsibilities will include: Attending police stations and advising clients under caution as an Accredited Representative Providing out-of-hours and evening police station cover on a rota basis Taking instructions from clients and advising on criminal investigations Managing criminal defence files and maintaining accurate case records Preparing legal documents, briefs to counsel and client correspondence Reviewing disclosure, witness statements, CCTV, interview recordings and evidential material Assisting with the preparation of Magistrates' Court and Crown Court matters Attending hearings, conferences and client meetings where required Liaising with clients, counsel, police officers, courts, prisons and external agencies Conducting legal research and preparing case summaries Supporting solicitors on serious and complex criminal matters Monitoring deadlines and ensuring compliance with procedural requirements The Criminal Defence Paralegal Police Station Accredited Representative status is essential Previous experience within criminal defence Ability to attend police stations throughout London, including evening and out-of-hours work Strong working knowledge of criminal law and procedure Excellent client care and communication skills Experience handling legally aided criminal matters Organised and able to manage competing priorities effectively Professional, resilient and able to perform under pressure Strong drafting, file management and case preparation skills Full UK driving licence would be advantageous but is not essential In Return? 30,000 - 40,000 salary depending on experience Additional remuneration for police station attendance and out-of-hours work Exposure to complex and high-profile criminal defence matters Structured training and professional development Ongoing supervision and mentoring from experienced criminal defence lawyers Clear progression opportunities Pension scheme Generous annual leave entitlement Supportive and collaborative working environment Modern Central London office location This is an excellent opportunity for a Police Station Accredited Criminal Defence Paralegal seeking meaningful responsibility, quality work and long-term career progression within a highly regarded criminal defence practice.
Location: Warwickshire/Midlands Role: Criminal and Regulatory Lawyer Hours: Permanent (37 hours - part time considered) Salary: 46,731 to 49,764 Sellick Partnership is delighted to be working exclusively with the shared Legal Team for South Warwickshire. This successful in-house legal team provides the full range of legal services across two local authorities: Stratford on Avon and Warwick District Councils. The current vacancy for a criminal and regulatory lawyer lies within the Planning and Regulatory Team. This is a dynamic and varied team which covers several areas of legal practice, including: planning, licensing, regulatory, housing and general criminal and civil litigation. This team supports the two local authorities in a range of exciting projects. The lawyers you will work with are friendly and supportive, with a strong team ethic. As the new regulatory lawyer you will be an integral part of this team, delivering legal advice and support to all aspects of the Council's services. You will be a positive and highly motivated person who is confident, versatile and innovative. Daily duties of this post will focus on work relating to enforcement and regulatory law. The work involves pre prosecution advice on matters such as planning, building regulations, environmental health, and licensing, as well as civil and criminal litigation. You will be a strong communicator with excellent analytical and drafting skills and the ability to manage a full and varied caseload effectively. You will be directly involved in high-quality legal work and make a positive difference to the community. This is a fantastic opportunity for an established lawyer with a good understanding of enforcement/regulatory law, as well as the political and economic environment in general, to join a progressive organisation. This post advises on public law and regulatory issues in connection with a range of powers exercised by the local authority. As such, it is key that the post holder is able to not simply follow the letter of the law but understands the need to work within the constraints that come from working in local government. Previous experience may have been gained from a regulatory team or a criminal defence team, either in a public or private organisation. This client is able to offer some training and support, but applicants must possess good drafting skills and a broad enforcement background. Flexible and non-traditional working patterns are encouraged, and you can work on a full-time or part-time basis. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in local government and may be someone with a significant legal expertise in the relevant areas or someone relatively newly qualified with a keen desire to learn and develop. Most importantly, we seek applications from enthusiastic and adaptable people who are motivated to use their research, analytical and communications skills to provide practical, solution-focussed legal advice to internal clients. You will be a qualified Solicitor/Barrister/FILEX with a current Practising Certificate. You will join a sizable team of lawyers and support staff. In return for your experience, commitment, and motivation, you will enjoy working in a modern environment, with a competitive salary and benefits package. All necessary IT and equipment shall be provided by the Council. This is a forward-thinking client who offers unrivalled levels of flexibility. For more information on this opportunity, please contact Kate Jasper in our Manchester office. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Location: Warwickshire/Midlands Role: Criminal and Regulatory Lawyer Hours: Permanent (37 hours - part time considered) Salary: 46,731 to 49,764 Sellick Partnership is delighted to be working exclusively with the shared Legal Team for South Warwickshire. This successful in-house legal team provides the full range of legal services across two local authorities: Stratford on Avon and Warwick District Councils. The current vacancy for a criminal and regulatory lawyer lies within the Planning and Regulatory Team. This is a dynamic and varied team which covers several areas of legal practice, including: planning, licensing, regulatory, housing and general criminal and civil litigation. This team supports the two local authorities in a range of exciting projects. The lawyers you will work with are friendly and supportive, with a strong team ethic. As the new regulatory lawyer you will be an integral part of this team, delivering legal advice and support to all aspects of the Council's services. You will be a positive and highly motivated person who is confident, versatile and innovative. Daily duties of this post will focus on work relating to enforcement and regulatory law. The work involves pre prosecution advice on matters such as planning, building regulations, environmental health, and licensing, as well as civil and criminal litigation. You will be a strong communicator with excellent analytical and drafting skills and the ability to manage a full and varied caseload effectively. You will be directly involved in high-quality legal work and make a positive difference to the community. This is a fantastic opportunity for an established lawyer with a good understanding of enforcement/regulatory law, as well as the political and economic environment in general, to join a progressive organisation. This post advises on public law and regulatory issues in connection with a range of powers exercised by the local authority. As such, it is key that the post holder is able to not simply follow the letter of the law but understands the need to work within the constraints that come from working in local government. Previous experience may have been gained from a regulatory team or a criminal defence team, either in a public or private organisation. This client is able to offer some training and support, but applicants must possess good drafting skills and a broad enforcement background. Flexible and non-traditional working patterns are encouraged, and you can work on a full-time or part-time basis. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in local government and may be someone with a significant legal expertise in the relevant areas or someone relatively newly qualified with a keen desire to learn and develop. Most importantly, we seek applications from enthusiastic and adaptable people who are motivated to use their research, analytical and communications skills to provide practical, solution-focussed legal advice to internal clients. You will be a qualified Solicitor/Barrister/FILEX with a current Practising Certificate. You will join a sizable team of lawyers and support staff. In return for your experience, commitment, and motivation, you will enjoy working in a modern environment, with a competitive salary and benefits package. All necessary IT and equipment shall be provided by the Council. This is a forward-thinking client who offers unrivalled levels of flexibility. For more information on this opportunity, please contact Kate Jasper in our Manchester office. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
