Paralegal – Media & Information Law Department

We are an award-winning multidisciplinary law firm with an exceptional track record offering a wide 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, some of the most brilliant lawyers in the country work at Bindmans.

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 judicial review cases, reputation management, copyright, freedom of information advice and human rights in the media and information context.

The post holder may ultimately be considered for a training contract at the firm following an internal recruitment process (although 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 requirement

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.

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

STRICTLY NO AGENCY APPLICATIONS.

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