Overview

Our client is a leading set of commercial barristers’ chambers, with a thriving domestic and international practice, comprising 67 barristers 30 Queen’s Counsel and 37 juniors.
Their members specialise in providing their services across the areas of construction and engineering
energy and natural resources
infrastructure and utilities
international arbitration
IT and technology
offshore construction and marine engineering
procurement and competition
associated professional negligence and planning.
An opportunity has arisen for an Outdoor and Office Assistant to join chambers talented team.
General duties include working to ensure the smooth running of the post room/ copy room
liaising with the clerking team
taking barristers with their papers to court, distribution of papers and assisting barristers and other members of staff.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a positive attitude, excellent communications skills, and an eye for detail.
Reporting to manager of the team this role requires
Liaising with the members of the team and other clerks to ensure the smooth running of the department Keeping the team informed of requirements and outstanding actions that require follow upDuties
Organising the distribution of the post and DX each morning Taking post to the post office daily Delivering mail by hand for members of Chambers in the local area Delivering skeleton arguments to courts and other chambers Arranging delivery of / delivering documents out of London Taking documents to and from various courts, solicitors’ offices and arbitration centres in London Organising papers throughout Chambers and for offsite storage Organising internal and external storage areas and maintaining a list of all documents stored Photocopying and printing of documents – advising clerks of charges as appropriate following our protocol Arranging external photocopying Sending and distributing emails and urgent documents in accordance with Keating Chambers’ protocol Keeping all photocopiers and printers filled with paper in all areas.
Carrying out daily checks of all barrister floors and staff areas for paper, jams, toner, stationery supplies Obtaining lists of authorities / researching via electronic subscriptions and at libraries / on websites Assisting with general maintenance as appropriate Moving furniture Undertaking personal duties for members of Chambers when time allows Assisting with set up of arbitration suites and conference rooms Assisting the Conference Facilitator in making refreshments for meetings when busy Clearing conference rooms and returning papers to barrister rooms Assisting the clerks’ room and administration team as directed Collecting lunches etc Booking couriers, taxis etc Checking PPE stocks around the building Assisting in other areas of Chambers’ work as directed, to ensure the smooth running of Chambers Undertaking continued training as appropriate for your role Working in a safe manner, identifying any health and safety hazards, and advising the administration department Any other duties as directed.
Note regarding Covid
  Please be advised this role is office basedThe Candidate must
Have GSCE Mathematics and English – minimum five GCSEs – grade C or equivalent.

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