Office Administrator (Full Time)
Barristers’ Chambers, Cardiff Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum and generous holiday entitlement.
We are seeking a highly organised, proactive Office Administrator to join our busy and friendly team at a well‑established barristers’ chambers in Cardiff. This is a full‑time, on‑site role supporting the smooth running of chambers and providing essential administrative and communication support to barristers, colleagues and clients.
The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills, excellent written and verbal communication abilities, and a confident, professional manner. You will enjoy working collaboratively, managing competing priorities, and maintaining high standards of accuracy and confidentiality.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a structured, professional environment and is looking to build a long‑term role within a respected legal setting.
Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum (depending on experience) Benefits: Generous holiday entitlement, supportive team culture, opportunities for development.
Applications must be received by 4pm on 10 July 2026.
Job Description – Office Administrator
Barristers’ Chambers, Cardiff
1. Purpose of the Role
To provide efficient, reliable administrative and organisational support to chambers, ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day running of the office and delivering a professional service to barristers, the practice administrators, the fees clerk and the office manager, clients, courts, and external stakeholders.
2. Key Responsibilities
A. General Administration
- Manage incoming correspondence, emails, and telephone enquiries, ensuring timely and professional responses.
- Maintain office systems, including filing (electronic and hard copy), document management, and archiving.
- Assist with the organisation of meetings, conferences, and training sessions.
- Support compliance processes, confidentiality protocols, and chambers policies.
B. Communication & Client Service
- Act as a first point of contact for clients, solicitors, courts, and visitors.
- Provide clear, courteous, and professional communication at all times.
- Handle routine enquiries and direct more complex matters to the practice administrator or the fees clerk or office manager or relevant barrister.
- Assist with maintaining chambers’ professional reputation through excellent client care.
C. Operational Support
- Support the practice administrators with diary management, scheduling, and administrative tasks.
- Support the fees clerk with billing and fee collection
- Support the office manager with various tasks as required
- Maintain accurate records, databases, and contact lists.
- Help coordinate chambers events, marketing materials, and internal communications.
D. Financial & Administrative Processes
- Assist with basic financial administration, including processing invoices, expenses, and fee notes under supervision.
- Support the monitoring of payments and liaise with solicitors or suppliers where necessary.
3. Skills & Experience Required
- Strong administrative experience in a professional office environment (legal sector experience desirable but not essential).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and organisational ability.
- Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office and document management systems.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing deadlines.
- Professional, discreet, and reliable, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
- Positive team player with a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
4. Working Arrangements
- Full‑time, on‑site role in Cardiff.
- Salary up to £30,000 per annum depending on experience.
- Generous holiday entitlement and supportive working environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
