Job Vacancy: Legal Assistant

A Legal Assistant is required to support the practice of Gerard McDermott QC, a leading silk specialising in catastrophic personal injury, employment and general common law.

The role will encompass every aspect of case work with Gerard McDermott QC Ltd. This includes (but is not limited to) preparing case summaries, first drafts of legal documents, attending conferences and taking attendance notes. There will also be opportunities to work within Fiona Johnson Limited, a well-recognised expert witness company.

This role would ideally suit a candidate hoping to pursue a career as a barrister, particularly with a view to practising in one or more of the the specialist areas of practice within which Gerard McDermott QC works. The role may also be of interest to Chartered Legal Executives who are looking for broader experience.

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter to Michelle Hornsby, FCILEx by email to [email protected].

For the full job description and person specification please view the job advertisement.