Team Assistant - Legal

Morgan Spencer Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an Executive Administrator in London for a 9-month fixed term contract. The role involves supporting senior management and ensuring smooth operations across various functions. Ideal candidates will have strong organisational skills, experience in minute-taking, and proficiency in MS Word and Excel. This opportunity offers a collaborative environment with a focus on inclusion and support for career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in minute-taking and diary management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Confident working independently and as part of a team.
• High attention to detail and discretion with confidential data.

Responsibilities

• Manage practising certificate renewals and diary/travel arrangements.
• Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and take minutes.
• Assist with finance and HR processes.
• Support mini-pupillage logistics and events.
• Maintain internal communications and manage events.

Skills

Minute-taking

Diary management

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Position: Executive Administrator

Salary: up to £42,000

Location: London

Hours: 9-month fixed term contract, full-time, hybrid working, 4 days a week in the office

Our client, a leading barristers' chambers, is seeking an exceptional Executive Administrator to join their collaborative team on a 9-month fixed term contract.

This is a varied and rewarding role supporting senior management, barristers, and key committees across Chambers. You’ll be at the heart of operations, ensuring smooth administration across regulatory, marketing, HR, and pupillage functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Barrister Support: Manage practising certificate renewals, insurance, CPD tracking, onboarding/offboarding, and diary/travel arrangements.
• Committee Coordination: Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes, and follow up on actions across multiple committees.
• General Administration: Oversee internal scheduling, assist with finance and HR processes, and provide ad hoc support to senior leadership.
• Pupillage & Events: Support mini-pupillage logistics, university outreach, and law fairs.
• Marketing & Engagement: Assist with mentoring schemes, marketing trips, and internal/external events.
• Day-to-Day Operations: Maintain internal communications, update intranet pages, and manage weekly Chambers events.

What we are looking for

• Experience in minute-taking and diary management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• Confident working independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel; training provided for bespoke systems
• High attention to detail and discretion with confidential data

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected and inclusive Chambers where your contribution will be valued and your career supported.

Please apply today, interview taking place next week.

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