Senior Crime Paralegal (Police Station Accredited) - City of London
Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd):
Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas – “a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients”. A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos.
Recognised among The Times 200 Best Law Firms, we have been awarded Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards, reflecting our dedication to legal expertise and client service. We hold Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation for over 15 years, showcasing our commitment to professional development. Duncan Lewis is also Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring excellence in practice management and data security.
We are committed to recruiting dedicated and talented professionals and welcome applications from exceptional candidates. At Duncan Lewis, we value training and diversity, and we take pride in our inclusive workforce.
Crime Department Background
Ranked by Chambers & Partners for its high-quality case preparation, our Crime Department excels in defending clients at every stage of the criminal justice process. A number of our solicitors are police station representatives and can offer free 24/7 representation at all police station interviews as well as at pre-charge investigations. In addition, the department has a number of Higher Courts Advocates providing representation for serious matters such as murder and rape. Our solicitors regularly represent clients at the Youth Court, Magistrates’ Court, Crown Court and Court of Appeal.
Our crime department has been involved in many high profile and complex cases and understand the consequential impact of being involved in a criminal process can have working with clients to mitigate the effects. The department’s specialism includes appealing sentences/ convictions via judicial review, representation at the Court of Appeal and assisting with applications for Criminal Cases Review Commission injustice reviews in the Court Martial and Service Civilian Court.
The Role:
We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Crime Paralegal with Police Station Accreditation to join our established Crime Department. Reporting directly to the Department Director, you will play a key role in supporting solicitors on complex criminal matters while independently undertaking police station attendances and managing your own caseload of criminal defence matters where appropriate.
This role is ideally suited to a candidate with substantial criminal defence experience who is confident working in a fast-paced environment, handling sensitive matters, and providing exceptional support to clients throughout the criminal justice process.
Main Responsibilities of the Role:
- Report directly to the Department Director and assist with the management of complex criminal cases.
- Provide accredited representation and advice to clients at police stations, including out-of-hours call-outs where required.
- Manage a varied caseload of criminal matters, including Legal Aid Agency (LAA) funded and privately funded work.
- Attend clients, take detailed instructions, and prepare cases from initial investigation through to trial.
- Liaise with clients, counsel, courts, police, prosecution agencies, experts, and other third parties.
- Prepare legal documentation, witness statements, case summaries, defence statements, and trial bundles.
- Review, analyse, and process evidence including CCTV, body-worn video, forensic reports, and digital material.
- Prepare and submit Legal Aid applications and ensure compliance with Legal Aid Agency requirements.
- Assist solicitors and advocates with trial preparation, conferences, and court hearings.
- Attend Magistrates' Courts, Crown Courts, and other tribunals as required.
- Maintain accurate time recording and file management records.
- Ensure full compliance with SRA standards, regulatory requirements, departmental procedures, and quality standards.
- Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly
- Deliver outstanding client care and support clients throughout criminal proceedings with professionalism, sensitivity, and discretion.
- Ensuring compliance with file management.
Key Skills Required:
- Police Station Accreditation (essential).
- Significant experience working within Criminal Defence Law.
- Proven experience as a Crime Paralegal, Criminal Caseworker, Police Station Representative, or Criminal Defence Advisor.
- Strong knowledge of criminal procedure, criminal evidence, and the criminal justice system.
- Experience handling a broad range of criminal matters, including serious and complex cases.
- Ability to confidently attend and represent clients at police stations independently.
- Business acumen and the ability to market the Company
- Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people
- Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance
- Committed team player, self -motivated and professional
- Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- A fantastic supportive team
- Excellent progression opportunities
- Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition
The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role.
Equal Opportunities:
Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies.
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THE ABOVE VACANCY
£23.15k per annum
...Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are... ...and client service. We hold Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation for over 15 years, showcasing our commitment to professional...SuggestedHybrid working£23.15k per annum
...founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices... ...hold Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation for over 15 years, showcasing our... ...degree Legal experience as a Housing Paralegal/Advisor Clear understanding and application...SuggestedPermanentHybrid working£23.15k per annum
...founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices... ...hold Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation for over 15 years, showcasing our... ...Legal experience as an Immigration Paralegal/Senior Caseworker/Advisor Clear understanding...SuggestedPermanentHybrid working£23.15k per annum
...founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices... ...hold Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation for over 15 years, showcasing our... ...degree Legal experience as an Employment Paralegal/Advisor Clear understanding and...SuggestedHybrid working- ...Corporate Tax Senior - London, City This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's most respected professional services firms. Our client are looking for an ambitious Corporate Tax Senior to join their London, City office. As a Corporate Tax Senior, you will...SeniorOn-site
- £62k - £81k per annumEstimated...VAT Advisory Senior Manager - London Clark Wood have been instructed by one of the UK's most respected Professional Services Firms; their London office based in the City, are looking for an experienced ACA &/or CTA Qualified VAT Advisory Senior Manager. The key focus...SeniorOn-site
£36k - £44k per annum
...departmental projects as required. Update property management systems and coordinate information with other departments. Support senior legal team members by meeting deadlines and ensuring the company's interests are protected. Develop and streamline procedures to...SeniorPermanent£30k - £65k per annum
...dealing with an exciting opportunity with a boutique advertising agency, based in Central London. This opportunity is on a part time basis, at either 3 or 4 days a week. They’re seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to coordinate their tax compliance cycle, whilst providing direct and...SeniorPart-time3 days/week- £50k - £64k per annumEstimated...Our client is a very well established London based Accountancy and Tax Firm who have an impeccable reputation for servicing the needs of... ...to strategic growth they seek to hire a US/UK Tax Associate and Senior Associate. You will have 2-4 years experience dealing with the...Senior
£115k - £125k per annum
Senior Compliance Monitoring Manager I'm working with a leading FCA-regulated financial services... ...Compliance role and not a Financial Crime Monitoring or AML Assurance position.... ...taking ownership and making things happen. London (Hybrid) up to £125,000 + excellent package...SeniorFull-timeHybrid working£35k - £50k per annum
...UK & US Tax Senior - London Our client, one of the UK's fastest growing accountancy & tax advisors, are looking to expand their UK/ US tax offering. They have a few vacancies in their UK & US tax team advising clients on tax matters. Their specialist US/UK Tax department...SeniorPermanent- £100k - £130k per annumEstimated...VAT Advisory Senior Manager or Associate Partner - London Clark Wood have been instructed by one of the UK's most respected Professional Services Firms; their London office based in the West End, are looking for an experienced ACA &/or CTA Qualified VAT Advisory Senior Manager...SeniorPermanentOn-site
£75k - £90k per annum
...international investment management firm are looking to hire an in-house Senior Tax Manager as they look to in-house their tax function. This... ...reduce external advisor fees. This role is based in Central London and long-term will only be expected in the office 2-3 days per...SeniorLong-term contractHybrid workingOn-site- £72k - £94k per annumEstimated...firm with a strong partnership tax offering, they seek a manager or senior manager for a compliance focused role managing the tax work for... ...firms. The clients include US law firms. This role could be London or Manchester based. A key element of the role is managing and developing...SeniorLong-term contractPart-timeHybrid workingOn-siteFlexible hours
£60k - £90k per annum
...US & UK Tax Senior Manager - London Our client, a highly respected mid-tier firm in Central London are looking to make a significant recruit in their US/ UK Tax team. We are looking for Senior, experienced Managers within US & US international tax services. The firm...SeniorPermanent- £80k - £106k per annumEstimated...An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Employment Senior Associate to join a highly regarded and growing team within a successful full-service London law firm. The team advises a broad range of UK and international clients on the full spectrum of employment...SeniorLong-term contractTemporary
- £68k - £93k per annumEstimated...We are working with a Big 4 global accountancy firm in London who currently seek a talented and high calibre M&A Tax Senior Associate (US Tax). The role comes about due to continued growth of the group and will primarily focus on tax due diligence services for private equity...SeniorRelocation packageOn-siteShift work
£50k - £75k per annum
...discipline construction consultants now seeks a PRINCIPAL DESIGNER with good experience of CDM BUILDING REGULATIONS 2015 to join their City of London office. You will have the opportunity of working on a range of projects including residential, commercial and more from the...SeniorOn-site£60k - £90k per annum
...Private Client Tax Manager or Senior Manager – London London’s largest independent accountancy firm, a winner of multiple tax awards, is currently looking to recruit into their Private Client Tax Team. As a Private Client Manager or Senior Manager you will report into the...SeniorPermanent- £73k - £94k per annumEstimated...Corporate Tax Senior Manager - London Are you an experienced ACA &/or CTA Qualified Corporate Tax Manager or Senior Manager looking for a genuine forward step in your career at a large national practice in the Central London office? Our client are looking for an experienced...SeniorOn-site
£80k - £100k per annum
...delighted to be working with one of the UK's leading accountancy firms as they look to appoint a Private Client Tax Senior Manager to join their highly regarded London team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with one of the market's leading Private Client...SeniorLong-term contract- £59k - £78k per annumEstimated...If you’re a Tax Advisor ready to operate at Senior Manager level and expand your influence across international funds, this could be your next move. We’re working with a specialist funds team in London that’s looking to appoint an experienced Tax Advisor at Senior Manager...SeniorFlexible hours
- ...footprint to locations such as Houston, Miami and further afield to London and Zurich, this firm seeks to continue growing in a considered... ...their London based US Tax Group. They seek a Tax associate/senior (1-3 years experience) who seeks to make their firm their new long...SeniorLong-term contractWeekend work
- £87k - £116k per annumEstimated...and fintech companies in the market? We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Indirect Senior Tax Manager to join a Financial Services Indirect Tax team in London. In this role, you will work closely with a broad range of clients and gain a deep understanding of...SeniorFlexible hours
£60k - £100k per annum
...Mixed Tax Senior Manager or Associate Partner - Central London Clark Wood have been instructed on an exceptionally rare opportunity, which offers the chance for an experienced Tax Senior Manager or Associate Partner to join one of the UK's most respected national Top 20...SeniorOn-siteWork from homeFlexible hours- £57k - £73k per annumEstimated...client relationships, with an outstanding background in Transfer Pricing? We’re looking for a Transfer Pricing Senior Manager to join a dynamic team based in London, England. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and ambitious individual to thrive in a firm known...SeniorFlexible hours
£35k - £55k per annum
...ranging from Big 4, Top 10 & Mid-Tier firms through to independent regional firms and sole traders. Corporate Tax Semi-Senior / Senior (Creative Sector) London (Hybrid) Circa £35,000 - £55,000 + Excellent Benefits Public Practice recruitment specialists Clark Wood are...SeniorLong-term contractRelief staffHybrid working- £73k - £95k per annumEstimated...We're looking for an experienced Transfer Pricing Senior Manager to join a Financial Services team in London. This role offers the opportunity to be part of an extraordinary global network, working on exciting multi-service line projects and delivering innovative solutions...SeniorFlexible hours
£50k - £65k per annum
Senior UX Designer ? Holborn London Currently, our London based design and innovation centre is looking for a lead UX designer. To join the design team and work along other designers, researchers, product owners and technologists in defining and developing digital products...SeniorFull-time- ...including educational qualifications: (E) assessed (S/ I/ T) # Knowledge of childcare legislation, statutory guidance E I and the London Child Protection Procedures # Knowledge and understanding of child development, parenting capacity, environmental factors and risk...SeniorFull-timeOn-siteImmediate startWeekend workAfternoon shift
Do you want to receive more vacancies?
Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Senior Crime Paralegal (Police Station Accredited) - City of London. Be the first to apply!
- paralegal online City of London, Greater London
- banking & finance paralegal City of London, Greater London
- debt recovery paralegal City of London, Greater London
- paralegal level 3 apprenticeship City of London, Greater London
- employment law paralegal City of London, Greater London
- weekend legal assistant City of London, Greater London
- legal analyst paralegal City of London, Greater London
- law enforcement assistant City of London, Greater London
- paralegal hybrid City of London, Greater London
- travel paralegal City of London, Greater London