On-Site in Central London (WC2)Permanent, as well as Fixed-term contracts considered (one or two years) £32,000 - £35,000 + Career Progression + Great BenefitsAs a result of sustained demand, an exciting new career opportunity now exists for two accomplished, organised and highly professional individuals to join a growing business with flexibility offered to take a fixed-term or permanent contract.
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 environmental law; procurement; competition; and associated professional negligence.The successful Assistant Practice Managers will work as juniors in a team of Practice Managers in conjunction with the Joint Directors of Clerking and members of the other Practice Management teams.
The successful candidates will provide professional, effective and efficient support and administrative services to Chambers' barristers.The ideal applicants are diligent, confident and professional individuals, 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, maintaining excellent client relationships with solicitors and other professional clients.The role offers a great opportunity for candidates to take their first step in the legal sector, whether they are looking to gain one- or two-years' experience of a Chambers environment in a CV-enhancing role 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 to 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 (whether in the short-term or longer term)
Well presented, conscientious and reliable
Excellent organisational skills
Eye for detail and ability to work to a high level of accuracy
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including excellent telephone manner
Strong numeracy skills
Ability to work in a 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 a 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 available
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-focused role offering full training and genuine career opportunities alongside an employee-focused benefits package and highly competitive salary. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: West End, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £32000 - £35000 per annum + Benefits
Posted: 2025-11-27 12:05:28
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Litigation Secretary to join a well-established law firm offering a broad range of legal services to individuals and businesses.
As a Litigation Secretary, you will be providing administrative support to Fee Earners within the personal injury department.
This part-time office-based role offers a competitive salary and benefits working 3 days a week.
You will be responsible for:
* Collaborating with experts, legal counsel, witnesses, and the court
* Drafting correspondence and legal documents via audio transcription and copy typing
* Reviewing documents for precision and correctness
* Calculating case-related expenses for cost updates and invoicing
* Handling telephone communications and relaying messages
* Scheduling appointments, coordinating diaries, and addressing client needs
* Preparing outgoing mail and accompanying documents
* Maintaining strict confidentiality and data security in accordance with GDPR
What we are looking for:
* Previously worked as a Litigation Secretary, Dispute Resolution Secretary, Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator, Legal Assistant, Legal Clerk or in a similar role.
* Must have secretarial experience in Litigation.
* Ideally have experience in personal injury.
* Strong communication skills with an ability to work well within a team.
* Use of Proclaim Case Management system advantageous
Shift timing:
9:00am - 5:15pm (3 days a week)
Apply now for this exceptional Litigation Secretary opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career.
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Type: Permanent Location: Chichester, England
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Posted: 2025-11-21 16:29:52
