Crime Paralegal

We have a top tier criminal practice, where solicitors specialise in niche areas as well as general crime.

The Crime team at Hodge Jones & Allen is widely recognised as one of the country’s leading criminal defence practices. We are regularly recommended in legal directories such as Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, with many of our lawyers regarded as leaders in their fields.

Involved in some of the nation’s most high profile cases, our ethos since 1977 has been to provide the best service to all clients from all walks of life.

The successful candidate will have experience managing a high volume of files and dealing with Crime clients. Candidates will preferably be police station accredited, or willing to undertake the accreditation.

A commitment to upholding the rights of individuals, challenging authorities, interest in human rights and working in the legal aid sector is essential. You should have excellent communication and written skills and be able to work well under pressure. Some experience in this area is preferable.

To apply, please send a covering letter, CV and your salary expectations to Katie Staines at kstaines@hja.net.

The deadline for applications is 12:00 (midday) on Friday 6 June 2025.

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you are successful, a member of the team will contact you directly. If you do not hear from us, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.