Bindmans LLP is a successful London law firm, with a reputation for excellence and being at the cutting edge of legal developments
Bindmans continues to be ranked by Chambers UK and The Legal 500 as one of the top firms in London and the UK for its specialist areas. We are known for achieving excellent results for clients, often in groundbreaking areas of law. We advise many different types of clients with many different legal issues. We pride ourselves on always providing the best possible service, tailored to the needs of each individual client.
Key responsibilities
We are seeking to recruit a motivated and capable paralegal to work with the team. The role will consist of assisting with case preparation, legal research, document management, processing evidence, initial enquiries, completing funding forms, client and witness contact, attending court and conferences, financial and billing assistance, as well as general administration. There is the option for this position to count towards QWE (Qualifying Work Experience).
Applicants should be aware that the team’s work frequently engages many highly sensitive and potentially distressing issues including death, violence and discrimination as well as working with highly vulnerable individuals.
What you'll need
Essential
- High graduate/post-graduate qualifications
- Able to work well within a team and be able to take responsibility and show initiative when working individually. You should also have good administrative and case management skills within an office environment
Desirable
The successful candidate should also have the following:
- Excellent people skills
- Good research and document analysis skills
- Legal experience, particular in relation to police actions, human rights, judicial reviews, and public inquiries. This role would suit someone who has completed a law degree, is completing the GDL or thinking about doing the SQE on a part-time basis and/or has relevant prior experience working in the legal sector or connected NGOs and Charities. It may also suit someone with experience in a research position.
