Criminal Paralegal

A respected criminal defence practice is seeking a Criminal Paralegal to join its Hertfordshire office. This Criminal Paralegal role offers exposure to a broad range of criminal matters, supporting solicitors across case preparation, client work and court proceedings. The Criminal Paralegal will gain practical experience across a varied caseload, including complex and serious cases. This Criminal Paralegal opportunity is suited to someone looking to build a long-term career within a specialist criminal law environment.

The Company?

The successful Criminal Paralegal will join an established criminal defence practice with a strong focus on training, development and structured progression. The team handles a wide range of criminal matters and provides close supervision from experienced legal professionals, offering exposure to both client-facing and casework responsibilities.

The Role

As the Criminal Paralegal you will support solicitors across a varied criminal caseload.

The role will include:

Preparing legal documents and correspondence for criminal matters
Conducting legal research and preparing case notes
Reviewing evidence, disclosure and witness materials
Assisting with preparation for hearings and trials
Liaising with clients, courts, counsel, police stations and prisons
Attending client meetings, hearings and conferences where required
Drafting statements, attendance notes and legal submissions
Managing case files and supporting general file administration

The Criminal Paralegal?

You will have a strong interest in criminal law and be keen to develop a long-term career within criminal defence.

The Criminal Paralegal must have:

LPC or SQE qualification
Genuine interest in criminal defence work
Strong analytical and research skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

In return ?

£26,000 to £28,000 salary
Structured training and development programme
Route towards SQE qualification or training contract support
Police Station Accreditation opportunities
Paid overtime opportunities
Pension scheme with employer contribution

If you are a Criminal Paralegal considering your next career move, please contact Chris van Aurich at Brandon James on for a confidential discussion.