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.
Overview of key responsibilities
Our Actions Against Police and State team are currently representing and assisting a number of bereaved families participating in the Lampard Inquiry into mental health inpatient deaths in Essex, and a variety of individuals and groups who have been impacted by undercover policing in the Undercover Policing Inquiry. We are seeking to recruit two motivated and capable paralegals to support this work.
The role will consist of assisting with document review and drafting, legal research, client and counsel contact, attending hearings and conferences 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 engages many sensitive and potentially distressing issues including suicide and self-harm, violence including sexual violence, and discrimination.
Skills/knowledge requirements
Essential
- High graduate/post-graduate qualifications.
- Able to work well within a team, and be able to take responsibility when working individually and able to use their initiative.
- 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.
- Experience, particularly in relation to public inquiries, inquests, police actions, and human rights, is desirable, but not essential.
This role would suit someone who has completed a law degree, is completing the GDL or 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.
