Law/Court Reporter

McKinlay Law; London; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious legal publisher is seeking a law reporter to document court hearings and rulings. Candidates must be qualified solicitors or have been called to the bar, with exceptional writing and organizational skills. This role offers flexibility in attendance at court and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Excellent pension arrangements

Qualifications

• Only candidates who are qualified solicitors or have been called to the bar are considered.
• Ability to proofread, edit, and format judgments into the in-house style.
• Comprehensive understanding of legal judgments and concise written communication.

Responsibilities

• Attend hearings and record notes on judgments and rulings.
• Liaise with management regarding publishable cases.
• Manage time efficiently to meet deadlines and handle administration.

Skills

Exceptional written skills

Strong communication skills

Strong organization skills

Job description

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Ever considered an alternative legal career as a law/court reporter? If you have been called to the bar or are a solicitor and are looking for a change of pace, then perhaps you would be intrigued by the opportunity to become a valued law reporter. Our client is a prestigious legal publisher with an international readership and requires a law reporter to attend a variety of hearings and record notes on potentially ground-breaking judgments, summaries, and rulings. You will be required to take the initiative and confidently liaise with management on matters such as whether a case is worthy of publishing and allocation of time/resources. You will need to proofread, edit, and format judgments into the in-house style. You will be in constant communication with judges and other court staff regarding approval for your law reports to be published.

Exceptional written and communication skills are essential. Strong organization skills are required to manage your time efficiently, meet deadlines, handle administration, archive old/non-reportable cases, and work collaboratively with team members. A comprehensive understanding of legal judgments and the ability to communicate this concisely in writing are also necessary. Only candidates who are qualified solicitors or have been called to the bar (pupillage not essential) will be considered. The position offers considerable flexibility, including court attendance where necessary. Salary approximately £40k with excellent pension arrangements.

McKinlay Law endeavors to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours, your application has been unsuccessful, and we have not retained your details.