Permanent or fixed term (one or two year) contract available
£32,000 to £35,000 + Career Progression + Great Benefits
As a result of sustained demand, an exciting new career opportunity now exists for an accomplished, organised and highly professional individual to join a growing business.
Our client is a leading commercial barristers' Chambers that has experienced long-standing commercial success built on an impressive reputation for providing outstanding specialist advisory services to clients across the globe
Chambers has a thriving domestic and international practice, specialising in providing services across the areas of construction and engineering; energy and natural resources; infrastructure and utilities; international arbitration; IT and technology; offshore construction and marine engineering; planning and environment; procurement; competition; and associated professional negligence.
The successful Assistant Practice Manager will work as a junior in a team of Practice Managers in conjunction with the Joint Directors of Clerking and members of the other Practice Management teams.
The successful candidate will provide professional, effective and efficient support and administrative services to Chambers' barristers.
The ideal applicant is a diligent, confident and professional individual, with excellent written and oral communication skills.
They are able to deliver a full support service including administering cases, scheduling meetings, liaising with the courts in relation to hearings and assisting with the collection of fees.
As they build experience, they will support the wider Practice Management team in negotiating fees on behalf of barristers, marketing and developing the business of barristers to maintain a supply of work alongside maintaining excellent client relationships with solicitors and other professional clients.
The role offers a great opportunity for the successful candidate to take their first step in the legal sector whether they are looking to gain one- or two-years' experience of a Chambers environment before pursuing a career in other areas of the law or are interested in building a career in clerking.
Key Responsibilities
Administration of instructions and cases using Chambers Management software including: setting up case files; recording terms of engagement and charge out rates; logging work done; fixing hearing dates; planning meetings; and invoicing work done.
The regular collection and processing of barristers' timesheets onto the Chambers Management software within established time guidelines; and regular monitoring and updating of missing time/fee items onto the system (training to be given).
Assisting barristers with the effective administrative management of their practices, including for example arranging travel/hotels; forwarding post; photocopying/printing papers.
Communicating between clients and barristers, in relation of all aspects of barristers' work, to ensure a high quality of service.
Liaising on behalf of barristers, with the Courts, Judges and opposing legal teams where appropriate.
Promoting barristers and selling their legal, advisory and advocacy services to clients, who are mainly solicitors and other professionals.
Allocating and matching new clients and work opportunities with the most suitable barrister.
Negotiating fees for barristers and assisting with the collection of barristers' fees.
Attendance at Chambers' and clients' marketing and business development functions, where appropriate.
Liaison with barristers to understand their unique selling points, desired cases and capacity for new work.
Skills & Experience
Educated to degree level including English and Maths GCSE minimum grade 5 or equivalent
A keen interest in working in the legal sector
Well presented, conscientious and reliable
Excellent organisational skills
Eye for detail and ability to work to high level of accuracy
Strong written and verbal communication skills including excellent telephone manner
Strong numeracy skills
Ability to work in high-pressure environment, managing multiple demands and prioritising workload effectively
Strong IT skills with experience of O365
Discreet and able to handle confidential information
Ability to build relationships with range of people including team, colleagues, barristers and clients
Benefits
20 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 22 days after one year and 25 days after two years)
6% pension contribution
Bonus scheme
Season ticket loan
Permanent health insurance
Private medical insurance
Half day 'birthday' holiday
This is a superb career development opportunity for an ambitious, highly organised individual, excited by the prospect of beginning their career in a pivotal, fast-paced legal administration focussed role offering full training and genuine career opportunities alongside an employee focussed benefits package and highly competitive salary.
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Type: Permanent Location: City of London, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £32000 - £35000 per annum + Career Progression + Great Benefits
Posted: 2026-06-04 12:01:41
Applicants from non-legal administrative or secretarial backgrounds are welcome.
However, law trainees without relevant practical experience will not be considered.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 2 X Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant to join Commercial Property or Wills and Probate Department at a well-established legal firm, providing a broad range of legal services in a friendly, client-focused environment.
As a Legal Secretary, you will provide secretarial support to the legal team, assisting with documents, client queries, and office administration.
This role offers a salary range of £22,000 - £26,000 (negotiable for the right candidate) along with additional benefits.
This role offers full-time (35 hours) working option.
You will be responsible for:
* Typing from dictation and copy typing.
* Producing documents and reports.
* Handling client enquiries.
* Filing, scanning, and photocopying.
* Completing online and paper forms.
* Diary management.
* Assisting with legal document presentation.
What we are looking for:
* Previously worked as a Legal Secretary, Legal Administrative, Legal Clerk, Paralegal, Property Secretary, Family law secretary, Conveyancing Assistant, Conveyancing Secretary, Private client secretary, Medical Secretary, Private client assistant or in a similar role.
* Legal secretarial experience would be preferred.
* skilled in Microsoft Office.
* Ability to type accurately from dictation.
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Professional telephone manner and positive attitude.
Shift:
* Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm (1 hour unpaid lunch each day)
What's on offer:
* Competitive salary
* 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Sick pay
* Employee assistance program
* Health & wellbeing programme
Apply now for this exceptional opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career.
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Type: Permanent Location: Hereford, England
Start:
Duration:
Salary / Rate: £22000 - £26000 Per Annum
Posted: 2026-05-19 14:43:53
