Backhouse Jones is an innovative specialist law firm with offices in Clitheroe and central London.
We are always on the lookout for quick thinking and unique individuals who are keen to progress their career, whether that be a legal secretary, paralegal, trainee or fully qualified solicitor wishing to climb the ranks.
There is a strong collaborative culture at Backhouse Jones where we expect the best of each other. We are constantly striving to set new standards in our offer to clients and the quality of our service which is why we are interested to talk to motivated and talented individuals.
Our employees are ultimately our most important asset. We therefore seek to recruit the very best for the required role and invest heavily in personal and departmental training ensuring that we retain our most valued and committed employees.
Supportive engaging culture
Backhouse Jones has a positive working environment where people feel valued, respected and supported. If you are looking to build your career with a positive firm that will offer you a genuine opportunity to gain access to quality work at the highest level, whilst maintaining that supportive working environment and allowing people to thrive, then this could be the position for you.
Backhouse Jones group values and diversity
We are an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate directly or indirectly in recruitment or employment because of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sexual orientation, religion or belief, or because someone is married or in a civil partnership.
Is this you? If so, please send your CV with salary aspirations in confidence to Anita Backhouse by emailing anita@backhouses.co.uk
Current job opening: Secretary/Support Staff
We have an exciting opportunity for candidates interested in pursuing a career in the legal industry. As a Secretary/Support Staff in our Regulatory department, you will work closely with experienced solicitors and paralegals, gaining valuable exposure to legal processes and client work.
Location: Clitheroe (office-based)
Salary: From £24,000 per year
Job type: Full-time
Responsibilities:
Providing administrative support to solicitors
Diary management and scheduling appointments
Preparing legal documents and correspondence
Handling client communications professionally
Managing files and ensuring accurate record-keeping
Skills & attributes:
Self-motivated, confident in diary management, and an accurate typist
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Motivated and proactive
Good timekeeping skills
Ability to work in a team
Excellent organisational skills
Benefits:
Company pension
Free on-site parking
Please send your CV to Anita Backhouse by emailing anita@backhouses.co.uk.