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Criminal Paralegal / Trainee Solicitor Vacancy 

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for a criminal paralegal/police station representative at Astraea Linskills. Joining the practices highly regarded criminal law team, the successful candidate will work closely with the senior members of the department and run a busy case load of all criminal, regulatory and POCA matters from instruction to conclusion.  Upon successful completion of a probationary period they will be trained to achieve the Law Society’s Police Station Accreditation (PSQ) (if not already qualified and have the opportunity to ultimately qualify as a solicitor.   

Responsibilities 

• Working alongside the firm’s solicitors with a mixed case load of privately and publicly funded work 

• Working on all types of criminal offences from Summary only to serious Crown Court cases 

• File management 

• Adhering to monthly file reviews and ensuring files are compliant, making adjustments when necessary 

• Manage and run full case load 

• Preparing client letters 

• Drafting statements 

• Preparing briefs for counsel 

• Liaising with clients in person and over the telephone and via video conferencing 

• Instructing experts 

• Briefs to counsel 

• If not already qualified as a police station representative, will be helped through the process of gaining the qualification to represent clients at the police station and join the firm’s out of hours on call rota (evenings and weekends).  

The Candidate 

• An experienced paralegal and/or graduate interested in a career in Law 

• Excellent communication skills and is able to explain complex matters in clear, accessible language 

• Work well as individual and as part of a team 

• Highly organised, good initiative and able to work well when under pressure  

• Personable and client-focused 

• Professional and well presented 

• Preferably have a full clean driving licence and access to a car 

• Should be comfortable working remotely/digitally as well as office based         

Benefits 

• Competitive salary dependant on experience 

• 25 days holiday (not including bank holidays) 

• Continued peer support 

• Ongoing support for professional development 

• Working with an approachable team 

Job Types: Full-time, permanent 

Please send your CV and covering letter to angeladempsey@a-l.law  

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