Paralegal/trainee solicitor

We are pleased to advertise for a new paralegal position with a view to offering this person a training contract within six months.

Lloyds PR Solicitors is a criminal defence firm which specialises in large complex cases. The firm has only been in existence for a short time and has developed into a sophisticated practice recognised by the Legal 500 for both crime and white collar crime. The firm has already dealt with a number of landmark cases:

• R v Miah: Landmark ruling on baby-shaking.
• R v Beyene: Second largest British heist. £40 million worth of gemstones robbed from Graff (the jewellers).
• Operation Opaque: Largest ever cannabis production conspiracy in Europe.

The benefits of working at Lloyds PR Solicitors:

• Starting salary of £16,000
• Police station accreditation, with the opportunity for paid overtime
• Free smart phone with unlimited calls/texts for work and personal use
• Regular training by leading QCs and counsel
• Exposure to high profile cases and responsibility early on

The candidate must meet the following minimum educational requirements (unless there are mitigating circumstances):

• 2.1 in the LLB or a commendation in the GDL and
• Commendation in the LPC

The candidate must demonstrate the following skills:

• A strong interest in criminal law
• A good commercial sense
• Great people skills
• Good analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Proactive and have the initiative/common sense to find solutions to problems independently
• Ability to understand instructions and follow them accurately
• Legal research
• Ability to work under pressure
• Organised and be able to prioritise
• Strong work ethic

The deadline is 6:00pm on 1 November 2013.

The recruitment process will involve an interview and an assessment.

The position will be based at our London office. We are a friendly firm and an equal opportunities employer.

If this position interests you then please email your CV and a personal statement to [email protected]. Please note this email address will not be checked until after the closing date.

PLEASE NOTE:

• The personal statement must address the above education and skills requirements
• Do not send a covering letter
• Please use each of the bullet points as headings
• The personal statement should not be longer than two pages of A4