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Clerking & Administration Assistant

25 Bedford Row

Clerking & Administration Assistant

£27500

25 Bedford Row, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 15 Apr | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 18013c52c4294642a6cdd3c513fc5ffc

Full Job Description

  • Answering telephones: take incoming calls, ascertain query, deal with (if appropriate) or forward call.

  • General office duties (dealing with incoming post and other documents, printing/photocopying/scanning requests, running errands for Members of Chambers, organising the distribution of papers to etc.).

  • Updating electronic records and files with full detail and accuracy (training of Chambers' systems will be given).

  • Assisting members of chambers with preparation of documents/typing on occasional basis.

  • Taking direction and instruction from senior members of staff.

  • Occasionally delivery of urgent documents and bundles to Court


    • Administration Tasks (includes Reception duties)
  • Assisting with the preparation of Directory submissions (research & preparation of reference schedules etc.).

  • Assisting with pupillage recruitment administration.

  • Mini-pupillage administration.

  • Assisting with marketing initiatives and the organisation of seminars/events, including costings, invitations, mailshots, RSVP lists, catering etc.)

  • Travel arrangements/accommodation.

  • Website and social media administration (including updating profiles, uploading news items and articles etc.).

  • Assisting with facilities (includes monitoring refreshment and stationery stock levels) and premises management.

  • Acting as 'first contact' on Reception, greeting all visitors and deliveries.

  • Co-ordinating conference room allocation and preparing refreshments when requested.

  • Ensuring reception areas and conference rooms are kept clear and presentable.

    Warm and welcoming personality - excellent at social interaction.

  • Strong IT skills and a strong grasp of grammar and punctuation.

  • Ability to prioritise and multi-task.

  • Remaining calm under pressure.

  • Flexibility over hours when required.

    25 Bedford Row is an established leading set of Chambers, founded in 1975. Our barristers are defence specialists practicing in crime, fraud and regulatory cases. The staff team are experienced and dedicated to providing the highest standard of clerking and administration services to their barristers and for their broad professional client base.