The Opportunity

We have a new vacancy for up to two Paralegals to join our award-winning and leading Business Crime & Regulatory team, based in our Manchester head office. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join our top-ranked Business Crime & Regulatory team.  You will work alongside our specialist and highly regarded lawyers who specialise in the areas of Corporate Compliance, Investigations and Prosecutions, Business Crime, Serious and Complex Crime, Professional Discipline and Regulation, and Motoring.

The role will involve providing support to the team’s fee earners as required, including interacting with clients, carrying out research, preparing for court cases, and attendance at court, while working on some of the biggest investigations and prosecutions across the country. This will be a great opportunity for the successful applicants to learn from our highly experienced lawyers and develop your legal acumen. 

Applicants should be able to build positive professional relationships with clients, experts, counsel and other legal professionals, and have a high degree of critical thinking skills and excellent time management. 

In return, you will be joining a supportive team and be given the resources to grow your own legal career alongside the well-established and ranked individuals in JMW’s Business Crime and Regulatory department.

The Team

The Business Crime and Regulatory team at JMW consists of leading experts and specialists who represent clients nationwide. We represent individuals and businesses in high profile matters  and are ranked as a Top Tier Firm by the Legal 500, as well as Chambers and Partners. We pride ourselves on our breadth and depth of experience and reputation in our field and we’re proud to provide the very highest standards of work, commitment, and professionalism. 

Skills and Experience Required

We’re looking for a Paralegal preferably with experience in this area of law, although are open to candidates with no previous experience if they show the right attributes.

To be successful in this role you should also be able to:

• Demonstrate a knowledge of criminal law, practices and procedures, including the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) and show a keenness to continue learning and development;
• Have an understanding of the procedure and requirements to prepare cases at all levels in connection with both criminal and regulatory law issues;
• Police Station Accreditation is not essential but would be advantageous;
• The ability to work collaboratively and become a key team player;
• Proficient use of legal software, tools and case management systems;
• Show commercial awareness and contribute to the teams targets;
• Use your time productively, effectively and efficiently to make the best of your own skills, knowledge and experience;
• Work proactively, strive to deliver high standards and aim for excellence in your work.

Working for JMW 

As well as a rewarding career, JMW offers its colleagues many other opportunities and benefits, including:

• A minimum of 25 days' annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Employee Pension Scheme – SMART pension scheme
• Travel Insurance – covering you and eligible family members
• Death In Service - 3 x basic salary
• Private Medical Insurance (subject to opting in) and option of contributing to add eligible family members
• Income Protection - cover of up to 75% of salary
• Access to an interest free travel pass/parking loan
• A one-hour early finish, one Friday a month
• Two days a year to do charitable work, with a huge variety of events to get involved in
• The opportunity to participate in sports teams, hobby clubs, and social events
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Annual promotions process open to all
• Work and employee referral schemes

More information including a full list of our benefits and company culture can be found on the careers home page, and via our social media channels – X, Instagram, LinkedIn.