Job Description

Bindmans is an award winning multi-disciplinary law firm, with a track record offering a range of specialist legal services to our clients, from medium sized businesses and NGOs to public figures and private individuals. Ranked as a top tier Firm by the legal directories, we enjoy our reputation for being fearless and are proud of our outstanding track record for success.



We are seeking to recruit an experienced paralegal within our Media & Information Law Team. This role will support four qualified lawyers in a team that comprises a partner, a senior consultant and two solicitors. The team's work includes libel, privacy, data protection, and breach of confidence. Our expertise also covers political and electoral law, judicial review cases, reputation management, copyright, freedom of information advice and human rights in the media and information context.



This position is initially on a 12 month fixed term contract, after which the post holder may be considered for a permanent position thereafter.



The post holder may ultimately be considered for a training contract at the firm following an internal recruitment process (though there can be no guarantee of a trainee vacancy).


OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES


The role will consist of handling new enquiries, assisting fee earners with case preparation, file administration, preparing bills, undertaking legal research, preparing draft documents including witness statements and bundles, drafting aspects of advice, processing evidence, preparing, collating and ordering documentation, attending conferences and court.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

Essential:

Legal qualifications, legal professional experience, and knowledge of civil litigation and human rights law are desirable. You will also need to be highly motivated, proactive, self-servicing, enthusiastic, have excellent drafting, communication, organisation and administrative skills, a flexible and professional attitude, an ability to work on confidential matters and under pressure together with a keen eye for detail. An interest in media/politics/current affairs would be helpful. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND DIVERSITY


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.



Job Details


CLOSING DATE



Midday Monday 13 October 2025



START DATE



As soon as possible


SALARY



28,200



CONTRACT TYPE



12-Month Fixed Term Contract



VACANCY REFERENCE NUMBER



Media-09/25