Paralegal (Criminal Law)

Hennessy and Hammudi Solicitors are excited to offer an opportunity for two bright and driven individuals to join our team of paralegals. We are a Reading-based high street firm with a national reputation, dealing with a broad range of criminal work, from heavyweight and high-profile homicide, fraud, and organised crime to road traffic work.

The successful applicants will get the chance to demonstrate and develop their skills and experience under the guidance and supervision of our highly experienced criminal defence team. Relevant previous experience is desirable but not essential. We are primarily interested in individuals who demonstrate the requisite analytical ability, interpersonal skills, and motivation to succeed in a career in criminal law.

Police station accreditation, or a keen desire to obtain accreditation, will be highly valued.

As a Paralegal at Hennessy and Hammudi Solicitors, you are expected to have open communication with your colleagues and work as an integral part of the team to meet/exceed common firm goals.

We work in an incredibly fast-paced, high-pressured environment so it is extremely important that you respond to all of your emails throughout the day, understanding the sense of urgency associated with instructions received and prioritise accordingly.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing case files for court
• Corresponding with other criminal justice partners
• Taking instructions and keeping clients apprised of developments in their cases
• Clerking for counsel
• Managing a case load
• Preparing legal arguments and applications

What we look for:

• LLB graduated
• LPC or BTC graduated (desirable)
• Previous experience as a Criminal Paralegal (desirable but not essential)
• Previous experience within a busy office environment (desirable but not essential)
• Organised, highly productive, accountable, and solution-orientated
• Critical and analytical thinking
• Effective communication, both written and oral
• Performance under pressure

What we offer:

• Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience) with opportunities for advancement
• Training opportunities for those who demonstrate their ability and commitment to the firm
• Financial support towards skills development courses and police station and duty solicitor accreditation

We are an equal opportunities employer and invite applicants of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate, or permit discrimination, by reference to sex, race, ethnic origin, national origin, nationality or citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, religion, political persuasion, disability or age.

Applicants are invited to apply by submitting a short covering letter (no more than one side of A4) and a CV via email at info@hennessyandhammudi.com

Please use the following format in the subject line: Surname, Forename; Application for Paralegal Position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £18,000 - £25,000 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus

Ability to Commute:

• Reading, RG1 4AU (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Paralegal (Criminal Law)