Commons (London) – Solicitor & Paralegal

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Commons (London) – Solicitor & Paralegal

London

GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Commons (London) – Solicitor & Paralegal

We set up Commons so we could deliver criminal defence legal services to clients in a new and more sustainable way. Our reputation for creating change in the criminal justice system is well established and we are recognised in Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500, The Times’ Best Law Firms 2025, The Guardian and the Big Issue’s Changemakers 2022.

We’re expanding our team and need to recruit both a criminal lawyer and a paralegal who can demonstrate their commitment to social justice.

If you want to join a progressive legal practice, you will have:

• a demonstrable interest in civil liberties, human rights and societal change;
• the ambition, energy and enthusiasm to play a full part in the development of the organisation;
• strong academic credentials;

Solicitor Role
This role will include advising and representing clients pre-charge and during criminal litigation and contributing to the delivery of our criminal justice project work.

As well as the above, the successful application will have:

• experience either as a solicitor or barrister in conducting criminal litigation;
• the ability to provide first-rate legal advice and representation, whether in legally-aided or privately-funded cases;
• police station accreditation.

In addition, you will stand out if you have:

• an existing client following; and/or
• duty solicitor scheme eligibility.

Paralegal Role
The paralegal role will include supporting fee earners in advising and representing clients pre-charge and during criminal litigation.

It is essential that applicants are committed to a future career in criminal defence.

We will prioritise candidates with:

• previous experience working in a criminal defence firm
• police station accreditation

We will consider applicants who are interested in working on a part-time basis.

Salary (FTE):

• Solicitor – £35-45,000pa* Base Salary (*range depending on experience) + overtime and bonus payments (in line with firm profitability), health cash plan, flexible working and pension.
• Paralegal – £27,007.50pa Base Salary + overtime and bonus payments (in line with firm profitability), health cash plan and pension. The role is office-based and candidates who can qualify as a solicitor following two years’ full-time qualifying work experience will be preferred.

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter, explaining clearly why you want to work at Commons, by 9.00am on Monday, 17 February 2025, to info@commons.legal