Position available for an experienced Paralegal Assistant for our CRIMINAL DEFENCE team based at our office in Hounslow. Salary from £25,000 depending on experience. Applicants must: Have a MINIMUM of 12 months experience as a paralegal in a busy criminal defence practice in England or Wales. Send a CV and provide reasons why you wish to pursue a career in criminal defence. Be local (West London based) and within 45 minutes of our office. If you are a Police Station Accredited Representative then this will be advantageous to your application. Our practice principally focuses on criminal defence. We 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 we work with to a high standard. You must be proficient user of computer/ software as our offices are fully computerised and uses an integrated practice case management system. We are a paperless office you must be able to work in a digital environment.