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Criminal Paralegal An established and highly respected criminal defence practice is looking to appoint a Criminal Paralegal to join its Hertfordshire office. This opportunity would suit a Criminal Paralegal who is passionate about criminal law and looking to build a long-term career within a specialist firm that invests heavily in training, development and progression. The successful Criminal Paralegal will work on a diverse caseload ranging from general criminal defence matters through to serious and complex cases. Working closely with experienced legal professionals, the Criminal Paralegal will gain significant client exposure, practical courtroom experience and the opportunity to develop towards qualification through a structured progression programme. You must have prior construction consultancy experience to be considered for this role. The Criminal Paralegal's role The Criminal Paralegal will provide support to the wider legal team while progressively taking ownership of their own caseload under supervision. Duties will include: Preparing legal documents and correspondence for ongoing criminal matters Conducting legal research and preparing briefing notes Reviewing evidence bundles, disclosure documentation and witness material Supporting solicitors in preparing cases for court hearings and trials Liaising with clients, counsel, courts, police stations and prisons Attending client meetings, hearings and conferences where required Assisting with case management and file administration Drafting statements, attendance notes and legal submissions Monitoring key deadlines and ensuring compliance with procedural requirements Assisting with Police Station Accreditation and criminal investigation matters Supporting fee earners on complex and high-profile cases Maintaining high standards of client care and communication throughout the litigation process The Criminal Paralegal LPC or SQE qualified Genuine interest in pursuing a career in criminal defence Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to manage competing priorities effectively Organised and detail-oriented approach to work Strong work ethic and willingness to learn Professional and client-focused manner Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Additional language skills would be beneficial In Return? 26,000 starting salary Structured training and development programme Route towards a Training Contract or SQE qualifying experience Police Station Accreditation opportunities Paid overtime opportunities Pension scheme with employer contribution Exposure to complex and high-profile criminal defence work Ongoing supervision and mentoring Annual discretionary bonus Firm social events and team activities This is a fantastic opportunity for a Criminal Paralegal seeking quality training, meaningful responsibility and long-term career progression within a specialist criminal law practice.

Criminal Paralegal A highly regarded specialist criminal defence practice is seeking a Criminal Paralegal to join its growing team in North London. This is an outstanding opportunity for a Criminal Paralegal looking to gain hands-on experience within a respected firm known for handling serious, complex and high-profile criminal matters. The successful Criminal Paralegal will work alongside experienced solicitors and advocates, receiving structured training, mentorship and a genuine route towards qualification. This Criminal Paralegal position offers exposure to a broad range of criminal defence work, including serious crime, complex investigations, white-collar crime and Crown Court matters. The successful candidate will be entrusted with meaningful responsibilities from an early stage, allowing them to develop their legal skills, build client relationships and gain valuable experience that supports a future Training Contract or SQE qualification pathway. You must have prior construction consultancy experience to be considered for this role. The Criminal Paralegal's role The Criminal Paralegal will support solicitors across a varied caseload while gradually developing responsibility for their own matters under supervision. Responsibilities will include: Assisting with the preparation of Magistrates' Court and Crown Court cases Conducting detailed legal research and preparing case summaries Reviewing evidence, witness statements, disclosure and prosecution material Drafting legal correspondence, applications, instructions to counsel and attendance notes Liaising with clients, barristers, courts, police stations, prisons and external agencies Attending court hearings, conferences and client meetings Supporting solicitors with trial preparation and case strategy Managing and maintaining case files using the firm's systems and procedures Assisting with police station matters and working towards Police Station Accreditation Handling administrative and procedural tasks associated with active criminal cases Managing deadlines and prioritising workloads across multiple matters The Criminal Paralegal LPC or SQE qualified Demonstrable interest in criminal defence law - atleast 2 years + Strong legal research and analytical skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Commercial awareness and professional judgement Strong organisational and time management abilities Ability to work effectively under pressure Proactive and capable of working independently when required Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with clients Additional language skills would be advantageous In Return? 26,000 starting salary Structured training programme Police Station Accreditation opportunities Paid overtime opportunities Exposure to high-profile and complex criminal cases Pension scheme with employer contributions Ongoing professional development and mentoring Discretionary annual bonus Regular firm events and social activities This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Criminal Paralegal seeking genuine career progression within a leading criminal defence environment.

Criminal Paralegal Evesham, Worcestershire Salary Negotiable BCR/JN/32269 Bell Cornwall Recruitment are searching for an experienced criminal paralegal to join a well respected national law firm in the Evesham office. The Role: (Includes but is not limited to): Supporting fee earners in the management of case files Preparing and drafting of legal documents Being the main point of contact for clients, ensuring that they are kept up to date Prepare court bundles The Ideal Candidate: Strong understanding of criminal law and procedures. Excellent research, writing, and communication skills. Past experience as a criminal paralegal is ESSENTIAL Can commute to Evesham daily If you are an experienced criminal paralegal and would like to hear more about this fantastic opportunity, apply now! INDHP Interested? Please click the 'APPLY' button now! BCR aim to get back to all successful applicants within 24 hours however if you have not received a response within this period then it may be that your application has been unsuccessful. BELL CORNWALL RECRUITMENT We want to make finding a job that you will love as effortless as possible and can offer evening appointments to fit around your working life. Love Work Be Happy Follow BCR on to view all of the latest jobs. (For the purposes of recruiting for this vacancy Bell Cornwall Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency. Bell Cornwall Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer who welcomes applications from all age groups) PA/Executive Assistants, Secretarial, Reception, Administration, Marketing, IT, HR, Law, Finance, Customer Services, Sales

Regulatory Solicitor (NQ-4 PQE) Location: Oxford We are working with a growing specialist team seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious Regulatory Solicitor to join their Oxford office. This is an excellent opportunity for either a newly qualified (NQ) solicitor or a qualified solicitor up to 4 years' PQE who is looking to build or transition their career in regulatory law. In addition to candidates who already have experience working within Regulatory teams, s olicitors currently working in criminal law, including criminal court advocacy, who are seeking to transition into a new but closely aligned area of practice would also be of interest. The role involves working with a broad range of clients on both contentious and non-contentious matters, particularly in areas such as health & safety, environmental law, and inquests . You will be part of a collaborative and supportive team, with access to high-quality work and strong career development opportunities. This position requires regular travel, therefore a full driving licence is essential! Key Requirements Qualified Solicitor (NQ-4 PQE) Prior experience working in regulatory law either as a paralegal / through a Regulatory training contract seat / post-qualification experience as a Regulatory lawyer. Solicitors currently working in criminal law, including criminal court advocacy, who are seeking to transition into a new but closely aligned area of practice would also be of interest. Strong interest in regulatory law and willingness to develop in this area Full driving licence (essential) Ability to work as part of a specialist team Excellent communication and organisational skills The Opportunity You will join a friendly and experienced team that is committed to supporting your development. The role offers exposure to varied, high-quality work and the chance to build expertise in a niche and growing area of law. About the Firm The firm is a well-established UK law practice with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services across multiple sectors. Known for its collaborative and supportive culture, the firm offers an environment where individuals are encouraged to grow, develop, and make a meaningful impact. Employees benefit from: A positive and inclusive working culture Structured career development and support from experienced practitioners Competitive salary and benefits package Hybrid and flexible working options A range of employee benefits, including bonus schemes, wellbeing initiatives, and additional leave Contact Sam Higgins at Simpson Judge for further information about this opportunity. (phone number removed).

Legal Advisor - Personal Injury South Wales Hybrid Working Available Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Yolk Legal are working with a well-established and highly regarded South Wales law firm is looking to appoint a Legal Advisor to join its growing Personal Injury team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with claimant Personal Injury experience who is looking to further develop their career within a supportive and collaborative environment. The team handles a varied caseload of injury matters and has built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional client care and achieving positive outcomes for clients. The successful candidate will initially spend time working alongside the team in Swansea to support on boarding and development. Following probation, there is flexibility around hybrid working and office location for candidates with the appropriate level of experience. The Role You will be responsible for managing your own caseload of Personal Injury matters whilst supporting senior lawyers on more complex claims when required. Responsibilities will include: Managing a caseload of litigated Fast Track Personal Injury claims Handling Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) claims Drafting legal correspondence and documentation Progressing files efficiently from instruction through to settlement or trial Liaising with clients, insurers, experts and other third parties Assisting senior fee earners on Multi-Track and higher-value matters Ensuring compliance with procedural deadlines and regulatory requirements Delivering a high standard of client care throughout the lifecycle of each claim About You Applications are welcomed from candidates with previous experience handling Personal Injury matters, whether as a Legal Advisor, Paralegal, Litigation Executive or Fee Earner. You will be able to demonstrate: Experience managing claimant Personal Injury files Strong organisational and time management skills Excellent communication and client care abilities A proactive and positive approach to work The ability to manage competing priorities effectively Strong attention to detail and accuracy Experience using the MOJ Portal would be advantageous What's on Offer Competitive salary Bonus scheme Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Private medical insurance Health cash plan Enhanced pension contributions Cycle-to-work scheme Structured training and career development Clear progression opportunities within a growing team Supportive and collaborative culture This role would suit an ambitious Personal Injury professional looking to join a respected regional firm that genuinely invests in its people and offers long-term career progression. If you have previous Personal Injury experience, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch to find out more. All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence by Yolk Recruitment. If you are looking to pursue the next step in your career with a highly regarded law firm, we encourage you to apply by contacting Nicole Smith or alternatively send your CV. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk, allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive, we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying, then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.

Document Reviewer Location: London (Embankment) - Hybrid working (40% office attendance over a month / approximately 2 days per week in the office, no set days). Please note the client will be moving to Canary Wharf towards the end of 2026. Hours: Monday - Friday, 36 hours per week Contract Length: Temporary - 6 months (with potential extension) Pay Rate: 15.84 per hour PAYE Security Clearance: Candidates must be eligible to obtain SC Clearance. Key Responsibilities Engage in team meetings and familiarise yourself with case specifics, demonstrating the ability to understand and assimilate complex information. Review large volumes of documents and evidence with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Utilise digital document review platforms and Excel to review, describe, categorise and manage substantial amounts of data effectively. Cross-reference documents to compile coherent evidence sets and accurately summarise large volumes of information. Identify, understand and appropriately refer any materials that may be subject to Legal Professional Privilege (LPP). Learn, retain and apply relevant legal concepts and disclosure principles, including Legal Professional Privilege (LPP) and Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act (CPIA) requirements. Work independently whilst contributing to team discussions, case reviews and evidence-related meetings. Undertake additional tasks as directed by the case team to support ongoing investigations and case progression. Participate in an initial training and onboarding period of approximately 2-4 weeks, during which increased office attendance may be required. Person Specification Essential Criteria A UK degree (Law preferred; other disciplines such as Business, Economics or similar will also be considered). Previous experience conducting document review work. Experience working with digital document review platforms. Strong attention to detail and the ability to review large volumes of documentation accurately and consistently. Ability to understand, retain and apply legal concepts and procedural requirements. Strong ability to comprehend, analyse and articulate complex and technical information. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively. Desirable Criteria Law degree obtained in England and Wales or equivalent legal qualification. Professional legal qualifications such as LPC, BPTC or equivalent. Experience in criminal law, investigations, prosecutions, disclosure exercises or similar regulatory/legal environments. Experience using Axcelerate document review software. Experience using Relativity or other eDiscovery/document review platforms. 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 abilities. 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 explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

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.

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.

We are looking for legal experts to join our team to train AI models. You will measure the progress of these AI chatbots, evaluate their logic, and solve problems to improve the quality of each model. In this role you will need to hold an expert level of legal reasoning- a completed or in progress law degree is required. We are interested in a wide range of expertise, so relevant backgrounds include: corporate law, criminal law, civil litigation, constitutional law, administrative law, environmental law, family law, intellectual property law, tax law, labor and employment law, immigration law, real estate law, health law, entertainment law, human rights law, international law, cybersecurity and privacy law, contract law, securities law, bankruptcy law, and alternative dispute resolution. Benefits: This is a full-time or part-time REMOTE position You'll be able to choose which projects you want to work on You can work on your own schedule Projects are paid hourly starting at $40+ per hour, with bonuses on high-quality and high-volume work Responsibilities: Give AI chatbots diverse and complex legal problems and evaluate their outputs Evaluate the quality produced by AI models for correctness and performance Qualifications: Fluency in English (native or bilingual level) A completed or in progress law degree is required Note: Payment is made via PayPal. We will never ask for any money from you. PayPal will handle any currency conversions from USD. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: From £29.57 per hour Work Location: Remote