Paralegal

We are seeking a Paralegal/Crown Court Caseworker to work at our Medway office in Kent.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in our dedicated Crown Court department.
We will offer training and support in becoming police station accredited and, for the right candidate, a pathway to qualifying as a solicitor with financial support.

Although not essential, the role would ideally suit a law graduate.

Tuckers Solicitors is one of the UK's leading criminal law firms.
Established in 1980, we operate nationwide, including across Kent.

We represent clients across the full range of general and serious criminal offences.
Our team is highly experienced in drugs offences, violent crime and sexual offences, along with fraud, computer crime and motoring law.

We are ranked amongst the elite of the legal profession in The Legal 500 and The Times Best Law Firms.
Our cases are regularly featured in national news media.

We offer Competitive financial package.

Top tier case management tools.

Large and dedicated finance and admin support team.

A diverse team in a supportive and inclusive working environment.

A combination of in-office and remote working.

Main responsibilities of the role Taking instructions from clients (both on bail and in custody)
Taking statements from defence witnesses
Instructing expert witnesses
Liaising with the Crown Prosecution Service and Court as required
Collating and reviewing documentation and evidence
Managing a caseload efficiently
Briefing counsel
Once police station accredited – representing clients at the police station
Essential key skills Excellent client care skills.

An ability to manage time effectively and to prioritise
Note to recruitment agencies We are recruiting direct for this role and will not be using agencies.