Youth Crime Paralegal - Bromley
Job Title: Youth Crime Paralegal
Location: Bromley Office
Salary: Competitive
GT Stewart Solicitors is seeking a diligent and empathetic Paralegal to join our Youth Crime Team in our Bromley office.
The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in criminal law, excellent communication skills, and a genuine commitment to supporting children and young people through complex legal procedures. As a Paralegal, you will work alongside solicitors within our Youth Crime Team handling cases involving criminal charges, investigations, trials, and other criminal law matters. This role presents an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of individuals involved in the criminal justice system.
Your Profile
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Excellent communication skills
A sincere commitment to supporting young and vulnerable clients through challenging legal proceedings
A proven ability or strong interest in assisting with cases involving criminal charges, investigations, trials, and Youth Court matters
Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with children, young people, and their families from diverse and often vulnerable backgrounds
An awareness of the issues affecting young people in the criminal justice system, including vulnerability, exploitation, and the impact of social factors on offending behaviour
The ability to approach youth clients with sensitivity, professionalism, and an understanding of safeguarding considerations
The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities and responding to the shorter timeframes associated with Youth Court matters
The Ideal Candidate
Work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Conduct thorough initial consultations with clients to gather information regarding their legal matters and personal circumstances
Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis to support case preparation and strategy
Coordinate with clients, opposing parties, and relevant professionals to collect evidence and exchange information
Manage case files meticulously, ensuring accuracy and organisation of all documentation
Assist in scheduling court hearings and meetings on behalf of clients
Attend court hearings and other legal proceedings as necessary, taking notes and assisting with case preparation
Support solicitors in cases involving youth defendants, including liaising with appropriate adults, youth offending teams, and other support services
Work efficiently to meet tight deadlines, particularly in Youth Court matters where turnaround times are significantly shorter
Maintain an awareness of safeguarding responsibilities, particularly when working with young or vulnerable clients
Uphold confidentiality and adhere to professional standards and ethical guidelines at all times
What We Are Seeking
A candidate capable of adapting quickly to the role
Familiarity with legal aid processes
Previous experience in a legal environment, preferably in criminal law
Ideally, police station accreditation, or a commitment to obtaining this in the near future
Working With Us
We offer continuous training and support to foster your professional growth as a valued member of our dynamic and expanding team.
You will be primarily based in our Bromley office. While there may be occasional opportunities to work across other office locations to support the wider team, this is not an essential requirement.
You will benefit from ongoing development opportunities as part of a strong and growing multi-office team.
Our offices are friendly and operate in a modern, largely paperless environment, supported by significant investment in IT to enable efficient and effective working.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous annual leave allowances, providing 23 days (plus bank holidays/Christmas and New Year). Annual leave increases with length of service.
We offer competitive salaries and bonus structures, enabling team members to share in the success of the firm.
Employee Benefits
Competitive salary
Pension scheme with employer contribution
Administrative support
Ongoing training and development
Colleague support for case coverage
Supervision and mentorship
Annual appraisals and salary reviews
Bi-annual social events
Birthday leave in addition to annual leave
Competitive training packages
We are a distinguished multi-office Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners firm recognised for excellence across a range of legal disciplines.
Please submit your CV and a cover letter to our dedicated HR team via email at: [email protected].
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