Civil Assistant Practice Manager
7BR is a leading multi-disciplinary Barristers’ Chambers, based in Central London with over 90 Members, including 22 King’s Counsel. Their main practice areas include Commercial and Regulatory, Employment, Family, Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence and Crime.
Chambers now seeks a Civil Assistant Practice Manager, reporting to and taking direction from the Senior Clerk in the Civil clerking team. This role works closely with and supports the Civil practice team, members of chambers, clients, and other colleagues.
Duties include:
- Daily diary and practice management
- Managing and processing instructions, briefs and recording of e-mails
- Liaising with Fees Clerks and instructing solicitors/courts
- Negotiating, calculating and recording fees
- Significant volume of administrative tasks
- In conjunction with others, carrying out marketing activities
- Attending internal and external events
- Developing and maintaining professional relationships
Person Specification:
- 5 GCSEs at A-C and above, A level or similar qualification.
- A solid understanding of Microsoft Office packages
- The ability to communicate professionally
- The confidence to work under their own initiative
- To be well presented, articulate and able to explain issues clearly
- A team player
- Highly organised, attention to detail and a team ethic
The role is ideal for someone seeking to start a lengthy career in a fast-paced, professional services environment.
You can read the full job description here.
Equality and Diversity:
We encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or belief, or disability.
To apply, please forward your CV, which will clearly set out your suitability to abarton@7br.co.uk
The deadline for applications is 18th April at 5pm, although early applications are encouraged, with initial interviews for suitable candidates taking place immediately.
