Criminal Paralegal

Criminal Paralegal / Worcestershire/Salary - £28000.00 - We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Criminal Paralegal to join a busy criminal defence team in the West Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in criminal law while gaining hands-on experience supporting experienced solicitors and advocates.

Key Responsibilities:
• Assisting solicitors and advocates with preparation of criminal defence cases
• Drafting legal documents, statements, and correspondence
• Liaising with clients, courts, counsel, and external agencies
• Managing case files and ensuring accurate record keeping
• Conducting legal research and reviewing evidence
• Preparing case bundles for court hearings and trials

Requirements:
• Previous experience in criminal law or a legal support role preferred
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive and professional approach to client care
• Law degree, LPC, or equivalent legal qualification desirable but not essential

What We Offer:
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Opportunity for career development within criminal law
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Exposure to a wide range of criminal cases

HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Theresa Lucas at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email theresa.lucas@enllegal.co.uk with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.