Location: Derby
Working in the Criminal department as a Paralegal you will perform critical legal work in the office, court and police stations (if PS qualified). It will be your responsibility to assist the Solicitor/FE in the preparation of cases in the Crown Court.
The Criminal department at Cartwright King prides itself on providing excellent client care and working hard to achieve the best possible results, using best practice standards and in compliance with the SRA standards.
Overall Purpose of the Role
1. Supporting fee earners dealing with clients, witnesses, prosecution, courts and third parties both face to face, on the telephone and in writing
2. Drafting/completing legal aid applications and monitoring progress
3. Taking instructions from clients and witnesses
4. File opening and ongoing file maintenance
5. Dealing with case documents electronically
6. Preparation of court bundles
7. Closing and archiving old case files
8. Drafting letters, preparation of file notes, telephone notes and other correspondence
9. Drafting court documents
10. Diary management to include arranging appointments, client meetings
11. Attending meetings with fee earners and taking notes
12. Scanning post and other documents to case management system and filing
13. Collating enclosures for post
14. Liaising with the accounts team to process payments and assist with interim billing
15. Performing other office duties as required
Role Specific
1. Minimum 2 years’ experience in crime
2. Full Driving Licence
3. Ability to work under pressure and comply with deadlines
4. The necessary skills in respect of client care
5. Work well as part of a Team
6. Excellent written and verbal communication
7. Good organisation skills
8. Good fact-finding ability
9. Have an eye for attention to detail
10. Managing varied workload
11. Develop and maintain excellent relationships; internal and external
12. Be PC literate having good knowledge of the Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
13. Use of case management software
14. Use of the Legal Aid Agency portal, CCMS
What we can offer you
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You can apply for this position by sending your CV and covering letter to sue.morris@cartwrightking.co.uk
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