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
Salary Competitive + Career Progression + Great Benefits
As a result of continued growth and sustained demand for high-quality legal advisory services, an outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially minded Practice Manager to join a leading, internationally recognised barristers' chambers.This highly regarded chambers operates across a broad range of complex, high-value matters, supporting clients across sectors including construction and engineering, energy and natural resources, infrastructure and utilities, international arbitration, IT and technology and professional negligence.
With a strong domestic and global presence, the organisation is known for its exceptional standards of advocacy, advisory services and client care.Working as part of a collaborative Practice Management team, the successful candidate will take responsibility for managing the practices and caseloads of a cohort of barristers, acting as a key liaison between barristers and their professional client base.
This is a pivotal role offering significant responsibility, combining case and practice management, fee negotiation, client relationship management and business development activity.
The ideal candidate will also have the aptitude and experience to support and develop junior members of the clerking team.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver a proactive, efficient and professional service to barristers, solicitors and other professional clients
Manage diaries, caseloads and day-to-day practice activities for a cohort of barristers
Develop a strong understanding of individual barristers' practices and broader market sectors
Conduct practice development meetings to support long-term career planning and growth
Negotiate fees, provide quotations and agree contractual terms in line with policy
Manage client relationships, handling queries and resolving issues effectively
Identify and support business development opportunities, working closely with marketing teams
Supervise and develop junior clerking staff, supporting their progression and performance
Ensure accurate use of practice management systems, including case records and reporting data
Collaborate with internal teams including fees/credit control to support billing and cash collection
Maintain compliance with all regulatory and professional requirements
Promote a collaborative, high-performance team environment
Skills & Experience
Proven experience within a barristers' chambers or a comparable professional services environment
Strong commercial awareness with experience of fee negotiation and client relationship management
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
Experience supporting or leading business development initiatives
Ability to supervise, mentor and develop junior team members
High levels of attention to detail and accuracy
Resilient, adaptable and solutions-focused under pressure
Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks within a legal or professional services setting
Professional, discreet and capable of handling sensitive information
Benefits
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
6% pension contribution
Bonus scheme
Season ticket loan
Permanent health insurance
Private medical insurance
Half day “birthday” holiday
This is a rare opportunity to join a progressive and highly respected organisation offering genuine long-term career progression, exposure to high-profile work and the chance to play a key role in delivering a first-class professional service.
Alongside a competitive salary, the role offers an excellent benefits package and a supportive, collaborative working environment focused on continuous development and success.
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Type: Permanent Location: City of London, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Competitive Salary + Career Progression
Posted: 2026-04-24 22:21:34
