We are an award-winning multidisciplinary law firm with an exceptional track record offering a wide range of specialist legal services to our clients, from medium-sized businesses and NGOs to public figures and private individuals. Ranked as a top-tier firm by the legal directories, some of the most brilliant lawyers in the country work at Bindmans.
We are seeking to recruit a part time Administrative Assistant to work within our Public Law Department. The role consists of providing administrative support to the department’s team manager. The successful candidate will be required to work 2 days per week.
- Becoming familiar with the firm’s accounting procedures, and the maintenance of all necessary records and any other administrative requirements
- Supporting the team manager in the preparation of bills and management of disbursements on files
- Liaising with barristers’ chambers to obtain fee notes
- File and diary management
- Becoming familiar with and observing the internal requirements of the firm as to file opening and closure procedures, both electronically and manually
- Assisting with the department’s archiving as directed by the department’s team manager
- Liaising with internal and external IT support for any technology needs of the team.
Essential:
- Experience in an administrative or office setting, or in working in another setting which has helped develop transferrable skills needed to handle complex information and interact effectively with colleagues and the public (essential)
- Good typing skills
- Strong IT skills
- Legal experience and knowledge of legal aid procedures is not essential but are an advantage.
Bindmans LLP is an equal opportunities employer, committed to increasing diversity in our firm and our wider profession. Applications from candidates who are BME, have a disability or who are from a less privileged background are particularly encouraged.
Please view the role’s job description and person specification in the downloadable files.
If you are interested in applying please complete the recruitment pack. Completed recruitment packs should be emailed to [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number.
