Paralegal – Criminal Law

Stone King LLP

. Support fee-earners on complex and high-value legal matters within the Private Client sector .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeBath • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex legal matters within the Private Client sector, with a strong focus on Criminal law. Capable of building client relationships, maintaining professional standards, and delivering high-quality service while effectively managing workload and deadlines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Criminal Law KnowledgeProfessional Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsAttention to DetailDriving License

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchCase ManagementRegulatory ComplianceDocument DraftingClient Relationship Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationTime ManagementWillingness to LearnPositive Attitude

Certifications & Qualifications

LLBGDLLPC

Industry Keywords

Private Client SectorCriminal LawRegulatory StandardsClient ServiceLegal Matters

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support fee-earners on complex and high-value legal matters within the Private Client sector
Build trusted, long-term client relationships and understand client aims
Collaborate across the team and wider firm to deliver high-quality client service
Contribute to a positive, inclusive and high-performing team culture
Identify opportunities to enhance client service and improve ways of working
Manage matters effectively, delivering work to a high standard and within deadlines
Maintain professional and regulatory standards
Continue professional development and stay informed of legal and sector developments
Travel to courts, police stations, prisons, other offices, and off-site venues nationwide as required
Work occasional evenings or weekends according to client demands

Requirements

What you’ll need

High attention to detail
Professional and effective communication skills
Willingness to learn and develop
Experience organising workload and meeting deadlines
Keen interest in Criminal law
Ability to travel to office locations and off-site venues, including courts, police stations, and prisons nationwide
Ability to work outside standard office hours, including evenings or weekends, when required
Driving license and access to own car
Professional and effective telephone skills, including taking detailed messages
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Previous relevant criminal and/or regulatory experience in a Paralegal role (desirable)
Completion of LLB, GDL or LPC (or equivalent) (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Profit Share Scheme
Private Medical Insurance
Life assurance (4x salary)
Pension scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
28 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays
Enhanced leave provisions for key life events
An additional paid day each year to support CSR and volunteering activities
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
A collaborative, inclusive and supportive culture
Investment in learning, development and career progression
The opportunity to work alongside market-leading sector specialists
Meaningful work that delivers positive impact for clients, communities and society
Reasonable adjustments during recruitment where needed
Interview offered to disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria, subject to recruitment capacity constraints