Criminal Paralegal

Role Overview & Responsibilities

About QC Law

QC Law Ltd t/a Queens Court Law was established in 2019, starting as a 2-partner firm to presently having a headcount of over 40 employees. We aim to expand to a headcount of 500 employees. Queens Court Law is a niche immigration law practice which now has its sights on expanding their teams in the conveyancing, personal injury, litigation and criminal departments. We have office space across two floors in a classical but well equipped office at Lincolns Inn Fields. Our solicitors currently have 30 years combined experience. We are committed to providing a superior level of service to all our clients and we are proud of our outstanding record of success.

Responsibilities and Duties

· Various admin and commercial tasks

· Attend police stations and advice clients

· Take witness statements and proofs of evidence

· Drafting correspondence and providing advice to clients (subject to close supervision)

· Respond to/draft bad character and hearsay applications

· Prepare briefs to counsel

· Instruct expert witnesses

· Submit and process applications for legal aid and prior authority, so familiarity with the LAA Portal would be an advantage

· On complex and/or high-volume cases, you will work within a team, assisting with specific tasks (e.g. document reviews, preparation of court documents, etc.)

· Matter management and client reporting

Requirements and Qualifications

· Paralegal experience in a Criminal Department (1or 2 years)

· Police Station accredited

· Have excellent client-care skills

· Commercial awareness and relationship building

· Experienced in legal aid and familiar with the LAA Portal

· Familiar with LEAP case management system

· Organised, thorough and reliable

· Personable and good team player

· Second language is a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £23,000.00-£26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Legal Aid: 1 year (preferred)
• criminal paralegal: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Police Station accreditation (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person