Criminal Defence Paralegal Job at Brandon James (London)

Criminal Paralegal

A reputable criminal defence firm based in London is currently seeking a driven ...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

25000.00 - 35000.00 GBP / Year

Brandon James

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Previous experience as a paralegal within criminal defence (essential)
Police Station Accreditation (desirable but not essential)
Law degree or equivalent legal qualification (essential)
Excellent communication and time management skills
Ability to work independently and under pressure
A genuine interest in criminal law and the justice system

Job Responsibility

Provide essential support to solicitors on active criminal cases
Prepare case files
Attend police stations
Liaise with clients and counsel
Manage evidence and documentation
Legal research
Assisting in trial preparation
Regular travel to police stations and courts across London

What we offer

Exposure to complex and high-profile criminal cases
Clear career progression pathways
Supportive and experienced legal team
Strong reputation within the London legal community

Fulltime

Criminal Paralegal

An established Legal 500 criminal defence practice based in West London is seeki...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

25000.00 - 32000.00 GBP / Year

Brandon James

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Prior experience in criminal law (minimum 6 months)
Law degree or equivalent qualification
LPC/SQE completed or in progress (preferred)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Police Station Accreditation is desirable but not essential
Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Job Responsibility

Supporting fee earners with criminal defence matters
Preparing case bundles
Taking client instructions
Drafting statements
Assisting with Crown Court and Magistrates' Court proceedings
Attending police stations
Liaising with clients, barristers, and other third parties

What we offer

Support with Police Station Accreditation
Exposure to high-profile and serious crime cases
Career progression opportunities
Working within a Legal 500 recognised team

Fulltime

Paralegal - Reg SHE

We are looking for a Paralegal to join our Belfast Regulatory SHE Advisory Team....

Location

United Kingdom , Belfast

Salary:

Not provided

DAC Beachcroft

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Capable and knowledgeable Paralegal
Previous experience in regulatory/criminal work preferable though not essential
Excellent research skills
Confident oral and written communication skills and an ability to deal appropriately and sensitively with people involved in fatal and/or severe accidents
Meet and exceed budgetary requirements in terms of both time and fee income
Proactive and energetic with a tenacious approach to identifying issues and solving problems
Able to progress tasks using own initiative, seeking guidance and input from others where appropriate
Able to work to deadlines, prioritise own workload effectively under pressure and manage conflicting priorities
Willingness to work out of hours where required to provide support to the team and potentially on site visits
Quality and customer service oriented with a concern for accuracy and an eye for detail

Job Responsibility

Work on a varied and interesting caseload (including Magistrate, Crown, County Court and High Court matters) and develop technical expertise in health and safety, criminal motor defence, civil proceedings, as well as other aspects of regulatory law
Be based in or about Belfast to assist the SHE team on matters including research tasks and case management in both advisory and defence work encompassing a range of regulatory issues
Develop court experience, assisting fee earners at inquests and trials or other hearings in Court
Develop experience at all stages of a regulatory case from initial incident through to conclusion of prosecution
Prepare case papers for court bundles and instructions to counsel and expert, as well as assisting fee earners in the arrangement of hearings, attending consultations, taking witness statements, attending site inspections and the instruction of experts
Keep case management systems and diaries updated with diary dates as required by the case
Handle confidential information in line with the firm's data security protocols
Support marketing and business development activity within the team, including assisting with meeting clients, attending training sessions and marketing events, as well as assisting with the publishing of regulatory updates to our client base

What we offer

High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance
Private medical insurance
Income protection insurance
Discounted gym membership
Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding
In person and remote social events
Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities

Fulltime

eDiscovery Solicitor/Associate

DACB Discover is an eDiscovery, early case assessment, and disclosure solution t...

Location

United Kingdom , Bristol

Salary:

Not provided

DAC Beachcroft

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

~1-3 years PQE (or comparable paralegal experience, subject to meeting the remaining requirements)
Significant experience of managing or involvement with disclosure and mid-large scale document review projects using eDiscovery tools (self-service or third-party led)
A working understanding of civil procedure rules, particular as regards disclosure
Excellent and demonstrable interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills
An entrepreneurial attitude and a strong and demonstrable desire to expand eDiscovery, project management and/or legal tech skills (including the use of AI based solutions in relation to investigations & discovery)
Technical expertise and experience in one of the following key areas: General commercial disputes
Financial services disputes (insurance
wealth management
banking)
White collar criminal defence, business crime and internal investigations

Job Responsibility

Support DACB Discover lead fee earner with product, service and operational development (adoption of new AI capabilities within the discovery platforms) and internal adoption
Attending business development meetings as required and interfacing with third party providers and internal stakeholders, identifying and developing opportunities for growth
Development working knowledge of the commercial model and monitoring project budgets
Support other fee earning staff by providing legal project management and advisory support in respect of: Forensic collections scoping calls
Document review
Searching and reporting, including disclosure issues
Provide additional fee earning support to the wider commercial litigation practice as required

What we offer

Flexible working (Flex Forward scheme)
Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
Ample scope for development and career growth

Fulltime

Team Leader – Prison Law Solicitor

A leading law firm is seeking a highly experienced and proactive Team Leader to ...

Location

United Kingdom , Manchester

Salary:

Not provided

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years’ PQE with substantial experience in Prison Law, and some exposure to Criminal Defence
Demonstrable experience managing and mentoring legal teams in a target-driven environment
Strong knowledge of publicly funded criminal and prison law work, with the ability to handle privately funded cases
Police Station Accreditation is advantageous but not essential
Holds a clean and valid Practising Certificate
Excellent communication, advocacy, and client-handling skills with a professional and empathetic approach
Capable of working under pressure, meeting tight deadlines, and adapting to new challenges
Commercially aware, with sound judgement and a proactive attitude toward growth and compliance
Strong IT proficiency, with experience using legal case management systems and MS Office tools
Willingness to travel to client locations, including prisons and detention centres, as required.

Job Responsibility

Reports directly to the Department Director and holds primary responsibility for supervising a team of solicitors, trainee solicitors, and paralegals
Manages a diverse caseload of Prison Law and Criminal Defence matters, including representing clients at police stations, prisons, parole hearings, and adjudications
Oversees and conducts monthly file reviews, probationary staff assessments, and ensures timely implementation of recommended actions
Supports departmental growth through involvement in an outsourcing project and leads reviews of internal processes and systems
Ensures high standards of client care, particularly in sensitive and complex cases involving vulnerable individuals
Drives team performance by monitoring KPIs, billing, and chargeable targets, while offering day-to-day guidance and coaching
Contributes to marketing, networking, and business development efforts to expand the department’s reach and client base
Maintains full compliance with file management systems and legal aid requirements.

What we offer

Flexible working options
Bonus scheme.

Fulltime

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The IT Training Lead will drive technology learning and user adoption across the...

Location

United States , Delray Beach

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience in IT training, instructional design, technical enablement, or learning and development
Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365
Excellent communication, facilitation, and content development skills
Ability to translate technical concepts into practical, user-friendly training.

Job Responsibility

Design, develop, and deliver IT training programs in instructor-led, virtual, and self-paced formats
Take lead in the Microsoft Copilot and AI training strategy, including onboarding, advanced use cases, responsible AI usage, and ongoing enablement
Partner with IT leadership to support new technology rollouts, system upgrades, and digital transformation initiatives
Create and maintain training content, including videos, guides, tutorials, and job aids
Identify skill gaps and develop targeted learning solutions to improve adoption and productivity
Gather feedback and measure training effectiveness to continuously improve programs.

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K Kitchen Representative

The position includes, but is not limited to, the following essential job duties...

Location

United States , New Albany

Salary:

Not provided

Circle K

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Excellent communication skills
Team player who can work well with others or independently
Acts with integrity
keeps commitments
Contagious positive attitude
Focuses on achieving results while having fun
Frequently bend, twist at waist, kneel, squat, stand, and walk
Occasionally climb and descend ladders
Tolerate extreme cold and hot temperatures and work in and around fryers, ovens, grills, coolers, freezers, sharp objects, and loud noises
Reach, grasp, and manipulate objects with hands for entire shift, including reaching for objects overhead

Job Responsibility

Provides excellent guest service in a fast and friendly manner
Maintains a clean restaurant environment by cleaning and performing general housekeeping duties
Prepares and serves food items in accordance with all Brand, Company, and health department regulations
Ensures product quality, food safety, and operational standards are met
Keeps accurate cash, sales, and inventory control records
Follows all government laws and safety codes
Completes reports on all incidents following our 5-minute rule policy
Lives our Company values: One Team, Do the Right Thing, Takes Ownership, Play to Win

What we offer

Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life and AD&D plans
Flexible spending and health savings accounts (FT)
Vacation paid time off
Company holidays paid at time and a half
Matching 401(k)
Tuition Reimbursement
Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Discount Program
Discount Meal Benefit
Wellness Plan

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Location

United States , Decatur

Salary:

Not provided

Circle K

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Excellent communication skills
Team player who can work well with others or independently
Acts with integrity
keeps commitments
Contagious positive attitude
Focuses on achieving results while having fun
Frequently bend, twist at waist, kneel, squat, stand, and walk
Occasionally climb and descend ladders
Tolerate extreme cold and hot temperatures and work in and around fryers, ovens, grills, coolers, freezers, sharp objects, and loud noises
Reach, grasp, and manipulate objects with hands for entire shift, including reaching for objects overhead

Job Responsibility

Provides excellent guest service in a fast and friendly manner
Maintains a clean restaurant environment by cleaning and performing general housekeeping duties
Prepares and serves food items in accordance with all Brand, Company, and health department regulations
Ensures product quality, food safety, and operational standards are met
Keeps accurate cash, sales, and inventory control records
Follows all government laws and safety codes
Completes reports on all incidents following our 5-minute rule policy
Lives our Company values: One Team, Do the Right Thing, Takes Ownership, Play to Win

What we offer

Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life and AD&D plans
Flexible spending and health savings accounts (FT)
Vacation paid time off
Company holidays paid at time and a half
Matching 401(k)
Tuition Reimbursement
Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Discount Program
Discount Meal Benefit
Wellness Plan

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