Birnberg Peirce (London) - Crime Paralegal

Birnberg Peirce (London) - Crime Paralegal

Birngberg Peirce are a long-established law firm based in London specialising in Human Rights.

We are looking for a second exceptional paralegal to support the work of three very experienced solicitors. All are involved in defending complex criminal cases which extend into parallel areas of legal challenge: ECHR protections particularly right of political protest and freedom from ill treatment; use of terrorism legislation; extradition; administrative and civil law challenges; undoing of wrongful convictions. It is essential that the applicant shares the firm's commitment to the protection and enhancement of civil liberties; we would welcome candidates with relevant life experience.
The main responsibilities of the role will include:

• Undertaking legal research.
• Assisting with casework.
• Attending clients and taking instructions, as well as liaising with counsel, courts and Legal
  Aid Agency.
• Drafting documents, including representations for advice letters and other correspondence,
  witness statements, and instructions to experts and counsel.
• Preparing legal aid applications.
• General administration including preparation of court documents and bundles.
• First point of contact for incoming telephone enquiries.

The applicant will need to be proactive and confident in all aspects of the role and able to progress
cases under the supervision of a solicitor.

HOURS - Full Time (Monday to Friday) in our Camden office
The salary will depend on skills and experience. The starting salary circa £28k pa. The starting date would ideally before the end of September 2025.This will be a fixed term contract.

Please send your CV, covering letter and completed E&D questionnaire which can be found on our
website on the careers page to the Practice Manager, Claire Sibley, at . Closing Date for applications is close of business on Tuesday 19th August 2025