Complex Crime Paralegal
- Recruiter
- Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment
- Location
- Bristol
- Contract
- Permanent
- Work pattern
- Not Specified
- First listed by Ontap
- 8 October 2026
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Job description
My client is recruiting for a Complex Crime Paralegal or Legal Assistant to join their Bristol team.
The successful candidate will assist Solicitors and Advocates in preparing cases for court. The firm have over 15 national offices that comprised of more than 250 members of staff.
Roles and Responsibilities
Assisting Solicitors and legal representatives with case preparation
Managing a caseload of files under the supervision of litigators
Drafting correspondence to clients, courts and third parties
Applying for Legal Aid, prior authority and other case funding
Taking client instructions and preparing statements, applications, written representations and other legal documents
Uploading and downloading case material through CCDCS
Assisting with diary management and ensuring Court Orders are complied with
Maintaining accurate time recording and case management records
Ensuring files meet the firm's internal standards and Lexcel requirements
Undertaking legal research and assisting with the instruction of experts where required
Providing a high standard of client care
Person Specification
Previous experience within criminal law or a solicitor's office is desirable
Ideally, experience managing your own criminal casework
Good understanding of client care and a commitment to Legal Aid work
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong IT skills and willingness to learn new systems
Excellent attention to detail
Strong organisational and time management skills
Proactive approach with the ability to anticipate and support fee earner requirements
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Benefits
Hybrid working following training
21 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service up to 30 days
Additional paid day off for your birthday
Option to purchase up to 5 additional days' holiday
Additional discretionary Christmas leave
Flexible working arrangements
Private medical healthcare, with optional optical and dental cover
Discounted gym membership
Cycle to Work Scheme, including e-bikes
Extensive online training and development
Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment Limited.
Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.