Crime - Fee Earner

  • Middlesbrough
  • Permanent
  • £28,000 - £36,000 per annum

Senior Paralegal – Criminal Defence | Driving Offences | Police Station Work

Location: Middlesbrough – with hybrid working options 
Salary: Competitive & negotiable, based on experience
Job Type: Full-time

Join a Respected and Expanding Criminal Defence Team

I’m currently supporting a well-regarded and growing firm that specialises in Driving Offences, Criminal Defence, and Family Law, now looking to expand their Criminal Department in response to a marked increase in demand.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Paralegal or non-qualified fee earner who can hit the ground running — particularly if you have a solid background in criminal law and are confident managing your own caseload independently.

Who They’re Looking For:

  • A senior-level paralegal or criminal law fee earner with demonstrable experience
  • Confident in managing files from start to finish
  • Able to attend police station call-outs and court when required (Police Station Accreditation is advantageous)
  • A practical, down-to-earth approach that fits with the firm’s ethos
  • Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, supportive environment

Why Join This Firm?

  1. Family-run solicitors based in Middlesbrough – strong values and a tight-knit culture
  2. Hundreds of positive client reviews – a reputation built on trust and results
  3. Multi-award-winning legal team – recognised for excellence in Criminal and Family Law
  4. Established for over 34 years – long-standing presence and stability
  5. Legal Aid contracts in both Criminal and Family Law – committed to access to justice
  6. Supportive and collaborative team environment
  7. 30 days’ holiday (including Bank Holidays) as standard
  8. Secretarial support to allow you to focus on fee-earning work
  9. Police station and out-of-hours attendance paid on a generous split-fee basis
  10. A varied caseload including driving offences, general crime, and serious matters
  11. A practical, straight-talking legal service ethos — shared by the team

Interested?
This is a rare opportunity to join a trusted, award-winning law firm where your experience will be truly valued. 

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