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Office-Based, £30,000 - £31,000 DoE+ Excellent Benefits
Are you highly organised, proactive, and looking to build your career in legal support? Would you thrive in a fast-paced, prestigious legal environment where attention to detail and teamwork are key?
A prestigious barristers' chambers in central London is looking for a Legal Support Services Assistant to join their busy operations team.
Working alongside two colleagues, you'll play an essential role in ensuring the smooth running of chambers, supporting barristers with document management, e-bundling, and other post and copy room needs.
This is a hands-on, fully office-based position that would suit someone practical, organised, and confident using IT systems.
It's a great opportunity to gain experience in a respected chambers environment, working closely with barristers, clerks, and administrative staff.
Key Responsibilities
Support barristers with document management, including e-bundling, printing, and collating legal bundles and law reports
Manage post and copy room tasks, including stationery organisation and transfer of files between chambers, court, and barristers' home offices
Handle electronic document management, uploading/downloading soft copy files and maintaining digital indexes
Liaise with the clerking team and wider staff to ensure smooth daily operations
Assist with logistics for court appearances and general administrative tasks as required
Skills & Experience
Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage a varied workload
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, confident working with barristers, the clerking team and colleagues at all levels
Strong IT skills and ability to learn new systems quickly (experience with e-bundling software or platforms like OneDrive is ideal)
Reliable, professional, and calm under pressure
A proactive, solutions-focused approach with great attention to detail
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Polite, friendly and of smart appearance
Able to work well with a wide range of people, while also being confident working independently.
Handle confidential information discreetly
What We're Looking For
You'll be someone who takes pride in supporting others, thrives in a traditional but friendly environment, and enjoys contributing to a well-run operation.
The chambers operates with a strong sense of teamwork, inclusivity, and wellbeing, fostering a culture where everyone's contribution is valued.
Salary & Benefits
Salary: £30,000-£31,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: 40 hours per week on a shift system between 8am and 6.30pm
Holiday: 20 days plus bank holidays (rising to 22 after one year and 25 after two)
Pension: 6% employer contribution
Additional benefits after probation: bonus scheme (up to 15% of salary), season ticket loan, permanent health insurance, life insurance, private medical insurance, and a bonus half-day ‘birthday' holiday
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected and well-established chambers, gain insight into high-profile legal work, and develop your skills within a supportive and professional environment.
If you're practical, efficient, and eager to build your experience in legal operations, we'd love to hear from you.
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Type: Permanent Location: West End, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: + Bonus Scheme + Benefits
Posted: 2025-10-15 11:51:00
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LEGAL CASHIERMANCHESTER CITY CENTRE (3 DAYS OFFICE / 2 DAYS HOME)£26,000 - £30,000 + BENEFITS
THE COMPANY:
We're delighted to be partnering with a highly regarded law firm, recognised as a market leader in their field.
Following a period of sustained growth, they're now seeking a Legal Cashier to join their busy team in Manchester City Centre.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in a role such as; Legal Cashier, Accounts Admin, Accounts Assistant, Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger, Finance Assistant role or similar.As Legal Cashier, you'll play a key role in supporting the wider finance team with day-to-day processes and client interaction, whilst gaining exposure across a variety of finance functions.THE LEGAL CASHIER ROLE:
As a Legal Cashier, you'll be working as part of a small, but progressive finance team and taking responsibility for the accounts payable / purchase ledger process
Processing purchase invoices, ensuring accuracy and adding to the system
Processing and making payments
Preparing and submitting remittance requests, liaising with third parties and suggesting improvements
Liaising with internal department to chase for invoice information and speak to fee earners and external clients
Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks and finance administration
Reconciling accounts and handling settlement payments
Assisting with general all-round finance support
THE PERSON:
Experience in a role such as; Legal Cashier, Accounts Assistant, Accounts Clerk, Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger, Finance Assistant, or similar
Strong IT skills, including good knowledge of Excel
Confident communicator, able to liaise with both colleagues and clients
Highly organised, detail-focused, and self-motivated
Studying towards AAT would be an advantage, however, this not essential
TO APPLY: Please send your CV today via the advert to be considered for this fantastic Legal Cashier opportunity.
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Type: Permanent Location: Manchester, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £26000.00 - £30000.00 per annum + Hybrid + Benefits
Posted: 2025-10-10 17:03:10
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ACCOUNTS ASSISTANTMANCHESTER CITY CENTRE (3 DAYS OFFICE / 2 DAYS HOME)£26,000 - £28,000 + BENEFITS
THE COMPANY:
We're delighted to be partnering with a highly regarded law firm, recognised as a market leader in their field.
Following a period of sustained growth, they're now seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their busy team in Manchester City Centre.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in a role such as; Accounts Admin, Accounts Assistant, Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger, Finance Assistant role or similar.As Accounts Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting the wider finance team with day-to-day processes and client interaction, whilst gaining exposure across a variety of finance functions.THE ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT ROLE:
As an Accounts Assistant, you'll be working as part of a small, but progressive finance team and taking responsibility for the accounts payable / purchase ledger process
Processing purchase invoices, ensuring accuracy and adding to the system
Processing and making payments
Preparing and submitting remittance requests, liaising with third parties and suggesting improvements
Liaising with internal department to chase for invoice information and speak to fee earners and external clients
Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks and finance administration
Reconciling accounts and handling settlement payments
Assisting with general all-round finance support
THE PERSON:
Experience in a role such as; Accounts Assistant, Accounts Clerk, Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger, Finance Assistant, or similar
Strong IT skills, including good knowledge of Excel
Confident communicator, able to liaise with both colleagues and clients
Highly organised, detail-focused, and self-motivated
Studying towards AAT would be an advantage, however, this not essential
TO APPLY: Please send your CV today via the advert to be considered for this fantastic Accounts Assistant opportunity.
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Type: Permanent Location: Manchester, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £26000.00 - £28000.00 per annum + Hybrid + Benefits
Posted: 2025-10-06 22:24:30
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Secretary to join a prominent legal practice, known for its professional and supportive working environment.
As a Legal Secretary, you will provide crucial support to the Family & Childcare team, ensuring efficient office operations and client interactions.
This full-time role offers salary of £27,000 and benefits.
You will be responsible for:
* Typing from digital dictation and managing electronic documentation.
* Managing appointment diaries for fee earners and senior team members.
* Handling telephone calls with clients, counsel, experts, and other third parties.
* Supporting legal aid matters and applications, including CCMS processes.
* Actioning fee notes and processing expert invoices.
* Maintaining compliance with office procedures and practice manuals.
* Assisting with client visits and general office administration.
What we are looking for:
* Previously worked as a Family Secretary, Family Legal Secretary, Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator, Legal Assistant, Legal Clerk or in a similar role.
* Experience as a legal secretary or in a similar administrative role, ideally within family or childcare law.
* Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.
* Fast and accurate typing skills with excellent spelling and attention to detail.
Whats on offer:
* Competitive salary
* Pension scheme with employer contribution
* Annual leave starting at 23 days plus bank holidays
* Optional healthcare coverage
* Modern, paperless office with advanced IT systems
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Mentorship, supportive supervision, and annual appraisals
* Social events and additional employee perks
Apply now for this exceptional Family Legal Secretary opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career.
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It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data.
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Type: Permanent Location: Barnet, England
Start:
Duration:
Salary / Rate: £27000 - £27000 Per Annum
Posted: 2025-10-02 11:07:05
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Main responsibilities will be those of an Employment Lawyer.
This will include giving advice in relation to Employment Law, policy, governance, conducting litigation; and where necessary and appropriate appearing as advocate in Court and at tribunals (including the ET), hearings, and inquiries.
Other responsibilities will relate to other work carried out by the Litigation Team, particularly in relation to civil litigation and assisting with clerking education appeals during busy periods.
Responsibilities
To attend and advise such committees, sub-committees and other groups and panels of the Council as instructed by the Director of Governance and Legal.
Provide general legal advice to Members of the Council and Officers of the Council and to associated bodies, companies and organisations as instructed by the Director of Governance and Legal.
Implement or secure the implementation of those decisions of the Council relating to legal matters as may be allocated by the Director of Governance and Legal or relevant Operational Manager
Conduct litigation on behalf of the Council, be responsible for the care and conduct of such proceedings and act as the Council's advocate before Courts, inquiries, hearings and tribunals including contested hearing.
Negotiate and draft contracts, agreements, instruments of governance, and the like.
Prepare matters and papers for any form of legal or quasi legal proceedings and undertake any statutory or administrative task ordinarily required of Legal Services by the Council.
Deal with disputes and complaints.
Keep abreast of developments in the law and to advise the Council through the Director of Governance and Legal Services from time to time on such matters as will impinge upon its functions.
Assist in the provision of a comprehensive legal service to the Council
To support the work of senior staff and assist the work of junior staff on legal issues
Requiements
Qualified Solicitor or barrister with current practising certificate or equivalent qualification with ability to practice
Experience and knowledge of Employment law or the ability to acquire them quickly
Experience of litigation
Practical knowledge of public law
Effective advocate
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Good drafting skills
Ability to work as an effective part of a professional team to deliver complex issues
Competent IT user
Ability to travel to various locations
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Type: Contract Location: Cardiff, Wales
Salary / Rate: £20.50 - £21.50 per hour
Posted: 2025-09-26 09:17:41
