Criminal Law Paralegal

Role: ParalegalLocation: LeedsSalary: Dependent on ExperienceWe are seeking a full-time, permanent Criminal Law Paralegal for our busy Leeds office to join our expanding team.Your ProfileBe currently undertaking, or have completed, legal studies - for example, through the LPC/BPC (or equivalent), SQE preparation, or relevant academic modules/experienceBe able to demonstrate an interest in Criminal LawHave Police station accreditationHave strong organisational skillsHave the ability to work under pressureWe would like the ideal candidate to:Provide the highest level of client care in the management of client mattersProvide support to Fee EarnersBuild relationships with internal and external partnersEnsure that files are managed effectively, creating letters or documents on the case management systemComplete public funding applicationsCollating and redacting large documents for court bundles where necessaryLiasing with the local authorities, Police and medical professionals to request/receive documentsLiasing with Courts and expertsOur offices are friendly, working entirely paperless with recent significant investment into modern IT to enable you to work proficiently. Our junior members are office-based in order to take advantage of onsite training provided by an established criminal team.Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous annual leave allowances, providing 23 days (plus bank holidays/Christmas and New Year). We regularly review and increase annual leave allowances based on services.Employee BenefitsCompetitive base salaryBirthday leave in addition to annual leaveElectric vehicle schemePension scheme with employer contributionBenenden health careAdministrative supportFirm laptopOngoing training and developmentSupport from colleagues for case coverSupportive supervision from mentorsAnnual appraisal and salary reviewsBi-annual parties for Summer and Christmas in LondonAdditional perks and benefitsCompetitive training packageWe have a dedicated in-bound telephony team to take calls and messages for our fee earners. We are a multi-office, multi-service Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners firm recognised for excellence in a variety of fields.Please send your CV and a cover letter to our dedicated HR team via email on: recruitment@gtstewart.co.uk