Court Reporter

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious legal publishing client is seeking a Law Reporter to attend court hearings, record judgments, and manage publication matters. This role is ideal for qualified solicitors or those called to the bar looking for a flexible career path. The position offers attractive pension arrangements and the opportunity to explore alternative career avenues.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Attractive pension arrangements

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or called to the bar.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and time management.

Responsibilities

• Attending court hearings and recording detailed notes on judgments.
• Proofreading, editing, and formatting judgments.
• Communicating with judges and court staff for report approval.

Skills

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Ability to understand and communicate legal judgments

Education

Qualified solicitor or called to the bar

Job description

Job Opportunity: Law Reporter

If you are a qualified solicitor or have been called to the bar (pupillage not essential) and are seeking a change of pace, consider becoming a valued law reporter for our prestigious legal publishing client. This role involves attending hearings, recording notes on significant judgments, summaries, and rulings, and liaising with management on publication matters.

Responsibilities include:

1. Attending court hearings and recording detailed notes on judgments, rulings, and summaries.
2. Proofreading, editing, and formatting judgments to match in-house style guidelines.
3. Communicating with judges and court staff for approval of reports.
4. Managing your schedule to meet deadlines and handling administrative tasks such as archiving cases.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualified solicitor or called to the bar.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and time management.
• Ability to understand and concisely communicate legal judgments.

This position offers flexibility, including court attendance when necessary, and attractive pension arrangements. It is ideal for those exploring alternative career paths 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 individually. If you do not hear from us within 24 hours, your application was unsuccessful.