(809) Practice Assistant – Leading Commercial Barristers’ Chambers – London

Our Client, Twenty Essex, a leading set of Commercial Barristers’ Chambers in London, is seeking to recruit a suitable candidate to the role of Practice Assistant.  This important, hands-on role, will suit a Junior Clerk with 1-2 years’ experience, looking for the next step in their career.

The Person

Suitable candidates will ideally be educated to A Level standard or above and have 1-2 years of clerking experience. They must show initiative and willingness to work in a pressured environment. They must be well presented, with good communication skills and a tidy and organised approach to the working environment.

The Role

Working in one of the main Practice Management Teams, you will need to demonstrate an ability to perform in the following areas:

• Fees administration. Including, the entering of times, the recording of case related expenses, and the issuing of fee notes
• Recording diary bookings and booking of conference facilities
• Arranging business related travel and accommodation for Members
• Detailed recording of enquires/instructions/case descriptions, creating new cases, issuing of contractual terms
• The Preparation of materials for Practice Development Meetings
• Arranging the necessary call documents and work permits for overseas Court appearances
• Preparing client briefing notes for Members and the PM Team
• Supporting the Marketing and Practice Management team with internal and external event administration and setting up for events
• Any other office-related tasks that may be required by the Practice management team

To apply for the role please send your CV to exclusively retained Consultants at GRL Legal.

To discuss the role, or request a copy of the full Job Description, please contact GRL Legal.

Closing date for applications is 5pm on Wednesday 18^th June –  Early applications are encouraged and initial interviews with suitable candidates will take place immediately.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to diversity amongst its staff and members. We welcome applications from women, minority ethnic groups, people with disabilities and LGBT+ candidates as well as those from other groups which are underrepresented in the legal sector