Paralegal/Administrative Assistant Vacancy, Bindmans LLP, Central London

Details:

Start date: as soon as possible

Salary: £24,888 pa

Bindmans is a successful London law firm, with a reputation for excellence and being at the cutting edge of legal developments.

Pioneering, fascinating and high-profile. We’re making our mark – are you ready to make yours?

Position Summary Statement:
We are seeking to recruit a skilled paralegal/administrative assistant to join our Media and Public Law team. The person appointed will support a partner and an associate solicitor within the team. The post holder may ultimately be considered for training contract at the firm (though there can be no guarantee of this).

Main duties and responsibilities:
The role will consist of taking new enquiries, billing responsibilities, filing, assisting fee earners with case preparation including legal research, interviewing witnesses and drafting statements, processing evidence, preparing, collating and ordering documentation, attending conferences and court and administrative duties.

Skills / Knowledge Requirements:
Legal qualifications, legal professional experience, and knowledge of media, public law and human rights are desirable.

You will also need to be highly motivated, proactive, self-servicing, enthusiastic, have excellent 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

The firm is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are interested in applying please complete a recruitment pack quoting reference number Media.02/12. Completed recruitment packs can be emailed to recruitment@bindmans.com or sent via post to: HR Department, Bindmans LLP, 275 Gray’s Inn Road, London, WC1X 8QB.

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

Closing Date for applications: 24 February 2012