Job Description

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



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.



SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

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. BENEFITS



Please click here for details of the range of benefits offered by the firm.



EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND DIVERSITY BENEFITS


Bindmans LLP is an equal opportunities employer, committed to increasing diversity in our firm and our wider profession. Applications from candidates who are BME, have a disability or who are from a less privileged background are particularly encouraged.



HOW TO APPLY



Please view the role's job description and person specification in the downloadable files.



If you are interested in applying, please complete the recruitment pack. Completed recruitment packs should be emailed to recruitment@bindmans.com, quoting the vacancy reference number.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted for this role.

STRICTLY NO AGENCY APPLICATIONS.



Job Details


CLOSING DATE



Midday Tuesday 24 June 2025



START DATE



TBC



SALARY



Starting at 28,212.62 up to 31,250 after 3 years



CONTRACT TYPE



12-Month Fixed Term Contract



VACANCY REFERENCE NUMBER



06/AAPS.Paralegal