Administration Assistant – Part-Time (25 hours a week over 5 days – office based)

GRL LEGAL; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious Barristers’ Chambers in London is seeking a Part-time Administration Assistant to support the Administration and Compliance Manager. The role involves managing administrative tasks, liaising with contractors, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will possess excellent organisational and communication skills, along with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Proactive and positive attitude required.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist A&C Manager with premises and facility management.
• Act as liaison for maintenance and compliance.
• Organise supplies and support internal events.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Self-Motivation

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Our Client is a leading Barristers’ Chambers with a prestigious reputation in family law. Winners of the ‘Family Law Case of the Year’ at the 2020 Family Law Awards and ‘Family Law Clerking Team of the Year’ at the 2021 Family Law Awards, they are unparalleled in their depth and breadth of legal expertise. Chambers’ members have been instrumental in the four most recent cases at the Supreme Court. Their barristers are experts in family law and they pride themselves in being one of the most diverse sets in the country.

Chambers is now seeking a Part-time Administration Assistant to join their forward thinking and friendly team.

The Role:

The Administration Assistant will be supervised day-to-day by the Administration and Compliance (A&C) Manager and will be principally assisting her with a wide variety of administrative tasks. The Executive Board will have overall responsibility for their management.

Duties include:

• Assisting the A&C Manager with the general management of the premises, facilities and administration of Chambers. Be the first point of contact on site for colleagues, barristers and engineers. Under the supervision of the A&C Manager, act as on-site liaison with suppliers and contractors to ensure Chambers’ building maintenance, Health and Safety, IT and UK GDPR compliance and general housekeeping are all maintained to a very high standard. Under the direction of the A&C Manager, organise the supply of stationery and consumables, liaising with the Junior Clerk regarding inventory, anticipating need, placing orders within a prescribed budget. Under the direction of the A&C Manager, assist with the supplies and setting up for internal events such as the AGM, interviewing etc. Under the direction of the A&C Manager, assist with day-to-day administration of the library. Support the A&C Manager with the updating of policies and procedures when required. Any other duties as required.

Key Skills:

• Excellent organisational, communication (verbal and written) and problem-solving skills with superb attention to detail. Able to manage a wide range of work areas and successfully deal with conflicting priorities. Proactive, positive, self-motivated and keen to contribute to team effort. Good knowledge of Microsoft 365.

Key Skills:

• Excellent organisational, communication (verbal and written) and problem-solving skills with superb attention to detail. Able to manage a wide range of work areas and successfully deal with conflicting priorities. Proactive, positive, self-motivated and keen to contribute to team effort. Good knowledge of Microsoft 365.

To apply for this position, please forward a CV, which clearly outlines your suitability to exclusively retained consultants, GRL Legal, at [e-mail] A detailed Job Description is available on request.

Closing date for applications is 5pm on Thursday 29^th May – Early applications are encouraged as initial GRL interviews for suitable applicants will be taking place immediately.