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.