Legal Administrator / Barristers' Clerk

Job Title: Legal Administrator / Barristers' Clerk
Term: Permanent, Full-Time
Location: Covent Garden, London + Work From Home

Richmond Chambers LLP is a multi-award winning, innovative partnership of barristers based in the heart of Covent Garden. Shortlisted for ‘Boutique Law Firm of the Year’ at the 2023 Modern Law Awards and widely recognised as the UK’s leading immigration barrister law firm, our team of 16 barristers, supported by a team of legal associates and administrators, specialise in all aspects of personal and business immigration law. We provide advice and representation directly to members of the public and other legal representatives. Our clients include individuals and businesses, both within the UK and overseas.

​​We’re currently recruiting for a talented and committed legal administrator / barristers’ clerk to join our dedicated team of administration and business service professionals.

The Position

This is an exciting opportunity for an established legal administrator seeking a career move to a forward-thinking and non-traditional law firm. The role would also be suitable for an individual who is interested in pursuing a career in law firm administration, since full training will be provided.

As a key member of our administration team you will work under the supervision and guidance of our Senior Chambers Administrator to oversee the smooth and efficient running of all aspects of chambers. You will work with partners, barristers and other team members on a variety of key administrative tasks.

Principal Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Answering and directing telephone calls.
• Handling new enquiries and assigning to practise teams.
• Issuing client engagement letters.
• Issuing invoices and monitoring fee receipts.
• Entering key dates into diaries.
• Booking in-person and remote conferences and managing the use of conference rooms.
• Preparing conference rooms, meeting and greeting clients and serving refreshments.
• Printing, scanning, photocopying and filing legal documents.
• Electronically assembling and indexing bundles.
• Collecting, logging and distributing incoming post.
• Arranging couriers and dispatching outgoing post.
• Uploading content to chambers’ knowledge centre and social media.
• Assisting with the general administration of chambers as directed.

Qualifications

• Educated to at least A-level (or equivalent qualification).
• Experience of working in an office environment preferred.

Skills and Experience

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with others and alone.
• Ability to work to deadlines whilst maintaining the highest standards.
• Willingness to undertake all tasks required by the role with a positive ‘can do’ approach.
• Ability to use initiative to prioritise workloads in a fast paced office environment.
• Clear speaking voice and a warm personality.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Ability to demonstrate confidentiality and personal integrity in all aspects of work.
• Excellent work ethic and commitment to a career in administration.

Hours

Working hours are 9:00am – 6:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Location

This is a hybrid role. Our Legal Administrators are primarily based in our modern office, located right in the heart of Covent Garden, London. There will be some opportunities for remote working on successful completion of an initial 3-month probation period.

What We Offer

Compensation packages can be tailored to individual needs and circumstances, but our Chambers Administrators typically enjoy the following:

• A starting salary of £22,500 to £27,500 per annum (depending on experience) paid monthly;
• 20 days paid holiday, increasing by 1 day per year to a maximum of 25 days (plus bank holidays);
• Annual interest free travel loan;
• Training, by both in-house and external providers;
• Discretionary budget available to fund ongoing professional development;
• Membership of a pension scheme;
• Private health insurance.

How To Apply

Applications should be made by completing our Chambers Administrator Application Form and Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form. Both forms are available on our website (Richmond Chambers > Careers > Vacancies). We do not accept CVs or covering letters. Applications that do not include both forms will not be considered. The completed forms should be emailed to our Acting HR Manager, Summer Robson (summer.robson@richmondchambers.com). All applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

The closing date for applications is Friday, 9 June 2023. However, applicants are encouraged to apply early because outstanding candidates may be interviewed before the closing date.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date then you may assume that your application has not been successful. Due to the high number of applications that we receive it will not be possible to provide individual feedback.

Richmond Chambers LLP is an equal opportunities employer and complies with both the SRA and BSB equality and diversity guidelines.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £22,500.00-£27,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Gym membership
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London, WC2E 8PS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Office Administration: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London, WC2E 8PS

Application deadline: 09/06/2023