Court Reporter

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious legal publisher is seeking a Legal Reporter to document groundbreaking judgments and communicate effectively with court staff. This role is ideal for qualified solicitors or those called to the bar looking for an alternative career. It offers flexibility in responsibilities and excellent pension arrangements.

Benefits

Excellent pension arrangements

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified solicitor or called to the bar.
• Exceptional understanding of legal judgments.
• Strong proofreading and editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend hearings and record notes on judgments.
• Proofread, edit, and format legal documents.
• Liaise with judges and court staff for report approval.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Organizational skills

Legal knowledge

Job description

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Legal Reporter Position

If you have been called to the bar or are a qualified solicitor and are looking for a change of pace, you might be interested in becoming a valued law reporter. Our client is a prestigious legal publisher with an international readership, seeking a law reporter to attend hearings and record notes on ground-breaking judgments, summaries, and rulings.

You will need to take initiative and liaise confidently with management regarding case publication and resource allocation. Responsibilities include proofreading, editing, and formatting judgments into the in-house style, and communicating with judges and court staff for report approval.

Essential skills include exceptional written and communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and a comprehensive understanding of legal judgments. Candidates must be qualified solicitors or called to the bar (pupillage not required). The role offers flexibility, including court attendance when necessary, and includes excellent pension arrangements.

This opportunity is suitable for those called to the bar exploring alternative careers or not currently seeking pupillage.

McKinlay Law aims to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. Due to high application volume, we may not respond to every applicant. If you do not hear from us within 24 hours, your application was unsuccessful.