We’re Hiring:
Content Writer
Do you love creating engaging, informative, eye-catching copy? Can you communicate complex ideas in an accessible, digestible way? Are you interested in humanitarianism? Do you want to work with a forward-thinking, social-justice focussed law firm? Then you should consider a career as a content writer for De Jure Chambers Ltd.
De Jure Chambers is a small legal practice with a mission to combat the unique injustices of the modern world. We work primarily with small businesses and not-for-profits, providing them with affordable legal services that allow them to compete with big corporations. We are also associated with the Care Workers Union, the Cleaners Union, and Cambridgeshire Care Providers Alliance, and have been focussing much of our efforts recently on creating a fairer future for these vital workers. We occasionally engage in humanitarian work, primarily in West and Central Africa.
As content writer, you will be De Jure Chambers’ main interface with the world and will be in charge of the image we present. You’ll produce content across all our platforms, garnering interest on social media and engaging with our clients. Your work in this role will be rich and varied. No two days will be the same. This will predominantly be a stay-at-home role, as the main reason De Jure Chambers is able to offer competitive legal services is because we minimise our overheads, which will offer you flexibility. You will also be able to organise your own schedule and prioritise your own tasks.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Producing content for our social media accounts.
- Producing content for our websites.
- Researching and writing articles.
- Proofreading legal documents.
When it comes to writing articles, you will be:
- Writing a variety of legal and non-legal articles, both for the websites and for external sites, including articles conveying general legal information, blogs, areas-of-law guides, content for specific situations, and interest pieces.
- Conforming to a particular set of style, tone, word count, keyword guidelines.
- Committing to a minimum number of articles per week – minimum ten, maximum 40 (40 would count as full-time writing).
However, the ideal candidate for De Jure Chambers is a content writer who will not just be writing articles but who will have many other strings to their bow. For instance, are you also PhotoShop proficient and able to design content like flyers and posters? Do you have web design skills and are able to develop websites? Do you have another language and are able to do translation work? We usually accept candidates with a 2:1 in a relevant degree, and you must be proficient in spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Our main requirements are that you have a strong work ethic, an ability to see the bigger picture and work as a member of a team, and a strong capability with language which allows you to produce compelling copy. If that sounds like you, then fill out the form below to apply. Alternatively, if you wish to find out more about the role, then get in touch with us via email and we'll be happy to answer any of your questions.
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Location: Remote based role for the time being, may change after the pandemic
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- Assist the firm with sending and issuing bills/invoices accurately and ensure VAT is correctly applied
- Handling communications with clients via telephone and/or email
- Maintain a record of the invoices
- Chase late payments by contacting clients
- Keeping an accurate and current record of the billings/invoices.
- Ensuring the firm works along the SRA accounts rules
- Review client accounts and investigate any issues
- Keeping on top of any changes to VAT rules
Key Skills and Experience:
- Experience in account management is desirable but not essential
- Experience in working in fast-paced modern work environment
- Attention to detail and numeracy
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
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Department: IT Support (Legal)
Location: Remote based role for the time being, may change after the pandemic
Main Duties:
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Producing content for our social media accounts.
- Producing content for our websites.
- Researching and writing articles.
- Proofreading legal documents.
When it comes to writing articles, you will be:
- Writing a variety of legal and non-legal articles, both for the websites and for external sites, including articles conveying general legal information, blogs, areas-of-law guides, content for specific situations, and interest pieces.
- Conforming to a particular set of style, tone, word count, keyword guidelines.
- Committing to a minimum number of articles per week – minimum ten, maximum 40 (40 would count as full-time writing).
Key Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for De Jure Chambers is a copywriter who will not just be writing articles but who will have many other strings to their bow. For instance, are you also PhotoShop proficient and able to design content like flyers and posters? Do you have web design skills and are able to develop websites? Do you have another language and are able to do translation work?
We usually accept candidates with a 2:1 in a relevant degree, and you must be proficient in spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Our main requirements are that you have a strong work ethic, an ability to see the bigger picture and work as a member of a team, and a strong capability with language which allows you to produce compelling copy.
Reporting To: Paul Chiy- Principal of the Practice
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Location: Remote based role for the time being, may change after the pandemic.
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- Keeping the firm’s website updated and maintained– including legal updates
- Creating the layout of the websites according to the firm’s company's specifications
- Take into consideration user experience and function when creating websites or developing website functions
- Reporting the progress to the manage
- Meeting with the Principal to discuss requirements and/or project progress and ideas
- Keeping up to date with recent technological and software developments
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- Experience designing and maintaining website
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- Knowledge of software relevant to maintain websites and develop new functions
Reporting To: Paul Chiy- Principal of the Practice
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Location: Remote based role for the time being, may change after the pandemic
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- Contacting and conferencing with clients, taking instructions and producing detailed notes of client interactions by way of an attendance note
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- Assisting other paralegal with everyday matters.
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- Drafting correspondence to clients and other solicitors.
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Key Skills and Experience:
- Experience in working in fast-pace, diverse and modern legal practice environments.
- Experience in working independently and as part of the team
- Interest in law
- Excellent communication skills- both written and verbal
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- Frequent feedback from the Principal
Reporting To: Paul Chiy- Principal of the Practice
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Location: Remote based role for the time being, may change after the pandemic.
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- Manage social media platforms to create and maintain a social media presence– including LinkedIn under the supervision of the Principal.
- Using LinkedIn social media platform to reach out to potential new clients.
- Answer communications in the social media platforms.
- Make regular posts on social media platforms to boost knowledge of the firm and attract new clients– including articles, new legal and case updates
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Key Skills and Experience:
- Previous experience of social media management is desirable, but not essential
- Project management skills
- Knowledge of main social media platform
- Interest in law
- Experience of working independently
- Excellent time-management, written, communication and listening skills
Reporting To: Paul Chiy- Principal of the Practice
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Department: IT Support (Legal)
Location: Remote based role for the time being, may change after the pandemic.
Main Duties:
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Reporting To: Paul Chiy- Principal of the Practice