Executive Assistant

Daniel Holt; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniel Holt, a practicing barrister in Greater London, is seeking a full-time Executive Assistant. The role involves comprehensive administrative, research, accessibility, and personal support. Responsibilities include managing legal documents, assisting with case preparation, and personal care. Ideal for those pursuing legal careers, it offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth. Applicants should possess strong multitasking and interpersonal skills, and familiarity with legal concepts is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to multitask and operate within a fast-paced environment.
• Confident, focussed, hardworking, and positive attitude.
• Flexibility and adaptability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing legal documents and assisting with case preparation.
• Providing support at court, conferences, and events.
• Helping with personal care and access.

Skills

Multitasking

Strong interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Experience in legal concepts

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Job Description

Thank you for being interested in working for me as my Executive Assistant.

I am a practising disabled barrister and disability activist seeking one full-time Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative, research, accessibility, and personal support. I am also recruiting part-time Executive Assistants to provide cover.

The roles involve managing legal documents, assisting with case preparation, supporting travel and navigation, and providing personal care. I am based in Central London, but we will travel across England and Wales. This is a unique opportunity for individuals aspiring to legal careers. The role is also ideal for lawyers seeking experience in civil, employment, and public law.

General Administrative Support

• Moving and handling papers.
• Printing and scanning.
• Photocopying and preparing documents for court.
• Helping to access and use written materials.
• Loading documents onto document systems.
• Paper-based research.
• Taking notes.

Legal Support

• Assistance with case preparation, including legal research.
• Providing support at court, conferences, events, and other professional meetings.
• Liaising with legal professionals.

Arranging Access

• Assistance in travelling to and from work, travelling to client conferences/BD activities, etc and court.
• Assistance in navigating buildings, including chambers and court buildings.
• Accessing support.

Personal Care

• Assisting with clothing, if required.
• Assisting with wig and gown, if required.
• Helping to access and eat food and drink during mealtimes.
• Assisting with accessing and using the toilets.

Personal Specification

• Ability to multitask and operate within a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• A confident, focussed, hardworking and positive attitude.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Organised with attention to detail and time management.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience in legal concepts and research.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and online law libraries.

Access Adjustments

Please contact me to request a process change that will allow you to demonstrate your potential.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the pay and working hours?
Details are provided in the application form and are consistent with the legal sector.

What practice areas do you do?
I have a broad practice involving public, civil and regulatory law.

Will there be an induction period?
There will be an induction period to familiarise you with my routines and the legal environment.

Is this a full‑time or part‑time job?
I am recruiting for full‑time and part‑time cover roles.

Do I need to do anything “medical”?
No medical tasks are required; all tasks involve physical assistance I cannot do myself.

Will I be able to request reasonable adjustments?
Yes. Please contact me and we can discuss adjustments that enable you to demonstrate your potential.

What my EA says about the role

Each day is a new adventure! One day is reading papers, researching the law for one of Daniel's cases, and the next, taking notes for him in court.

You'll be able to travel and assist with various tasks, from phone calls to keeping abreast of emails and legal developments. What's constant is the supportive and collaborative environment, where your responsiveness and willingness to help are highly valued.

I made lovely professional and personal friendships. His place of work also becomes your place of work, and you are integrated into events, his life, and activities. However, discretion and subtlety are essential in certain situations, such as in court, in interviews, and with opponents.

The nature of the Bar means that being calm and adaptable are not just necessary traits; they're skills that you'll develop and hone in this role. An ability to quickly understand, recall, and use information is also beneficial, and you'll find yourself becoming more proficient in these areas as you grow in the role.

For any aspiring barrister, it is an unparalleled experience. The hands‑on contact with clients, clerks, colleagues, and different areas of law gives you an excellent understanding of how the Bar works. A qualified lawyer looking to retrain or cross‑train in civil and public/regulatory law would also benefit from this experience.

Apply

Please read all information on this page before completing the application form below. The deadline for the full‑time role is 10 November 2025, 18:00. If shortlisted, you will be invited to an online interview on 13 November 2025 and a final interview in central London on 18 November 2025.

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