Job Description

Our Criminal department is looking for a Paralegal to join the Basingstoke team. The ideal candidate will have excellent academic qualifications, a professional manner and a commitment to high quality service delivery. The individual will have excellent organisational skills and be comfortable working under pressure. Previous experience of criminal law is desirable but not essential. You will receive ongoing training and support to develop your career.

The firm's Criminal department is busy and successful, collaborating with some of the leading Criminal Law experts in the Hampshire and Surrey area. In this role, you will engage in a diverse range of family matters, encompassing both private and publicly funded cases.

Duties

Assisting Solicitors with case preparation, including drafting legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence. Conducting legal research and gathering relevant information for cases. Managing case files and maintaining accurate records. Communicating with clients, counsel, and court personnel. Scheduling appointments, hearings, and depositions. Attending client meetings and taking notes. Attending court Drafting court applications and liaising with the court. Preparation of Counsel's papers. Liaising with Counsel's clerks re Court hearings, conferences with Counsel.

Experience

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Essential & Desirable

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Have a Degree or CILEX qualification Have excellent oral and written communication skills Be IT literate and a confident user of MS office Have the ability to manage a busy workload and excellent organisational skills Have the ability to work either alone or collaboratively with other team members Have confidence in client facing meetings and communications Have attention to accuracy and detail Be a collaborative team member with the ability to build relationships quickly with a wide range of people Be receptive to facilitate and support change Be flexible, reliable and pragmatic and have a problem-solving approach Be comfortable working under pressure with the ability to plan and prioritise work

Firm benefits

Support through qualification either by SQE or training contract Generous holiday entitlement Corporate discounts on a wide variety of products and services Company events Health and dental insurance Pension Gym facilities Parking

Salary

Dependant on experience

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Expected hours: No less than 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension On-site gym Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Transport links
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Basingstoke, RG21 4HG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/06/2025
Reference ID: Criminal Paralegal role
Expected start date: 01/07/2025