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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

  • Paralegal - Employment and dispute resolution department

    Job purpose

    We have an exciting opportunity for candidates who are interested in pursuing a career in the legal industry.  The paralegal role will include working alongside experienced solicitors and paralegals in the employment and dispute resolution department. It will be largely office based, but may require travel from time to time, including client meetings and attendance at Court, or Tribunal. The successful candidate will ideally have a degree. The role requires an individual who is able to work closely with others but have the ability to work on their own initiative and have the skill to prioritise appropriate tasks and manage time effectively.

    The successful candidate will have the opportunity of a long-term career with a highly regarded legal practice.

    Role responsibilities

    • Assist with the preparation of routine and complex employment tribunal and commercial dispute cases
    • Research on various points of law and basic drafting of documentation, correspondence and advice
    • Drafting and producing legal documentation and standard forms
    • Taking instructions from clients over the phone, video conferencing and in person
    • Creating bundles and other documentation for hearings
    • Providing administrative support to solicitors

    Essential qualities:

    • Appropriate Further Education qualifications
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills
    • Motivated and proactive
    • Good time keeping skills
    • Ability to work in a team
    • Excellent organisational skills

    Benefits

    • Starting from 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays with 1 extra day per year up to 5 days.*Maximum 25 days*
    • Company pension scheme 3% employer contribution
    • Death in Service Policy (2x annual salary)
    • Free onsite parking

    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 opportunities 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.

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