Paralegal - Criminal Motor Defence
Core
Provide police station representation and court assistance to drivers involved in serious and fatal road traffic offences.
Role type
Paralegal (Criminal Litigation)
Builds
Legal representation and case management for criminal motoring offences
Domain
Legal / Criminal Law / Traffic Offences
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Criminal litigation experience, police station accreditation, evidence analysis, witness interviewing, witness statement drafting, financial management, billing, client communication
Preferred skills
Full driving licence, ability to travel, out-of-hours availability, proactive problem solving
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Provide police station representation for serious road traffic offences; Attend Magistrates' and Crown Courts with counsel; Attend coroner's courts for inquests; Analyse evidence and advise clients; Brief counsel and interview witnesses; Draft witness statements; Manage caseload financials and billing; Meet productivity and fee income targets
Seniority
Mid-level, experienced