Our client is an award-winning, leading Barristers’ Chambers, with offices in London and Chelmsford. Chambers enjoys a formidable reputation as a leading set of barristers with expertise across Business Crime & Fraud, Crime, Inquests & Inquiries, Regulatory & Professional Discipline, International, and Public and Administrative Law. With over 100 barristers, members are instructed on many of the most high-profile and complex cases, often with global reach and significant media attention.
Working within a busy and collaborative practice management/clerking team, Chambers is seeking to appoint a Practice Assistant. Working closely with the Practice Director, Barristers, and colleagues, this entry-level role plays a key support function to ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of Chambers. Comprehensive training will be given.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the clerking team with day-to-day diary and practice management
- Assist with the allocation of work, considering availability and suitability
- Ensure cases are accurately set up on relevant systems ahead of hearings
- Liaise with professional clients to support and promote members’ practices
- Maintain effective systems for case, diary, and compliant document management
- Attend Chambers seminars/events to assist in promoting Chambers/individuals
- Provide general administrative support, including reception cover and assisting the fees team as needed
The Person
The ideal candidate will be intelligent, highly organised, proactive, and able to support a busy clerking team in a fast-paced environment. They will possess strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities accurately under pressure. A collaborative, ‘can-do’ approach is essential. A genuine legal interest and some previous experience in another similarly professional environment will be advantageous, but not essential.
To apply for this position, please forward your CV clearly setting out your suitability for the role, to exclusively retained consultants, GRL Legal. A full copy of the Job Description can be requested too.
The closing date is Friday, 8th May at 5 pm, but early applications are encouraged, and initial interviews with GRL Consultants will take place immediately with the most suitable candidates.
Equality and Diversity:
We encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or belief, or disability.
