Description
Are you passionate about criminal law and eager to make a real impact? We’re looking for a meticulous Paralegal to join our Criminal Law team and play a vital role in managing police station files and Coroner’s Inquest matters. In this dynamic position, you’ll be at the heart of ensuring our clients receive exceptional service, from offering telephone advice on criminal law to navigating trade union, legal aid, and private client procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Your day-to-day will involve managing cases, gathering information, and liaising with police, coroners, and clients. You’ll be responsible for preparing and submitting accurate funding applications, providing administrative support, and maintaining strict compliance with legal regulations. Working closely with our lawyers and team members, you’ll ensure smooth case preparation and timely reporting.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
We’re looking for someone who is organised, detail-oriented, and ready to take initiative. Strong communication skills are essential as you’ll be interacting with clients and professionals at all levels. While experience in criminal law or inquests is a bonus, we welcome those with transferable legal skills who are eager to learn and grow.
If you’re looking for an opportunity to develop your career while making a real difference, this is the role for you. Join us and help deliver outstanding legal support!
Benefits
* Contributory pension scheme
* 5 days additional leave over Christmas
* Permanent health insurance
* Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)
* Life assurance
* 23 days annual leave (in addition to bank holidays)
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
* Cycle to work scheme
* Subsidised sports and social club
* Annual travel and parking loans
* Financial assistance for professional development
Apply today and join our ever-growing team in a law firm that truly stands up for working people.
About Thompsons Solicitors
For 100 years, leading social justice law firm, Thompsons Solicitors, has been fighting for the rights of the injured and mistreated and changing lives for the better. Since 1921, we have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with trade unions to implement key legal reforms and give a voice to those who might otherwise have been disadvantaged and marginalised.
Today, Thompsons employs 800 staff who work at 18 offices right across the UK. Key areas of legal specialism include: personal injury, serious injury, asbestos diseases, medical negligence, road traffic accidents, accidents at work, industrial diseases and trade union law. As a point of principle, the firm has never worked for employers or insurers.
We want to hear from anyone who is keen to progress a legal career with a firm that won’t let up in its quest for fairness.
Visit www.thompsons.law or call 0800 0 224 224
Thompsons Solicitors is a trading name of Thompsons Solicitors LLP.
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