We work in the interests of justice, and we are independent. We don’t represent the police, prosecution, court or government, and we don’t represent the person applying for a review of their case. Staying independent helps us investigate alleged miscarriages of justice objectively and impartially.
Our team come from a range of backgrounds (law, policing, forensic science, trading standards, journalism, and fire safety to name just a few) and are based throughout the UK. They work from home, using the latest IT to stay connected and to learn from and support each other.
The CCRC is committed to equality and to being an inclusive organisation. Wellbeing, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our culture, and we provide an environment where everyone is heard, valued and respected.
Paralegals provide support to our Case Review Managers in the work of analysing and investigating suspected miscarriages of justice. They also manage their own portfolio of less complex cases.
The role is challenging. Paralegals need to be organised, analytical, articulate, resilient, and proactive. You must be able to juggle competing priorities, planning your work to ensure each task is completed accurately and takes no longer than reasonably necessary to reach a reliable conclusion.
As a Paralegal, you will play a key role in updating applicants on the progress of their cases and responding to their queries.
You will be supporting Case Review Managers to carry out investigations, such as applicant and witness interviews and expert instructions, and you will have the opportunity to examine material from the police, the prosecution, the courts and the defence, as well as records from prisons, the NHS and local authorities.
You will also be responsible for drafting decision documents, under the supervision of a Case Review Manager.
