My client is seeking dynamic, commercially minded Crime Paralegal to join their Hounslow, Greater London office. The successful Crime Paralegal will join a friendly and supportive firm that has established itself as one of the leading Criminal Law firms in the area attracting challenging, high-profile matters across general and serious crime and fraud. The firm works both legal aid cased and represent clients that are privately paying thus expect a high level of advice and representation. Their privately paying clients expect nothing but the best, a service to be proud to deliver around the clock as a result the successful candidate will be expected to flex to the needs of the business when needed. Applicants must: • Have a minimum of 6 months experience as a paralegal in a busy criminal defence practice. • Be local (West London based) and within 45 minutes of their office. • If you are a Police Station Accredited Representative then this will be advantageous to your application. Their practice principally focuses on criminal defence. They are a busy, professional and friendly practice and the successful candidate will provide key support to fee earners. You must be able to demonstrate: • a strong commitment and interest in criminal defence • good communication skills • good analytical skills • organisational skills • ability to work as a member of a team • ability to work under pressure • a strong work ethic • legal research skills • fluency in spoken and in written English