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£13.85 per hr - 6 mth FTCCentral London, WC2RAn exciting new opportunity exists for an accomplished, organised and highly professional individual to gain experience working for a growing business. The role will provide temporary administrative support to an organisation that has built long-standing commercial success on an impressive reputation for providing outstanding specialist advisory services to clients across the globe.Our client is a leading commercial barristers' chambers, with a thriving domestic and international practice, specialising in providing 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; planning and environment; procurement; competition; and associated professional negligence.The successful Administrator for the Clerking Team will work as the junior in a team of Practice Managers in conjunction with the Joint Directors of Clerking and members of the other Practice Management teams. The successful candidate will provide professional, effective and efficient support and administrative services to Chambers' barristers.The ideal applicant is a diligent, confident and professional individual, able to deliver a full support service including administering cases, scheduling meetings, liaising with the courts in relation to hearings and assisting with the collection of fees.Key ResponsibilitiesAdministration of instructions and cases using Chambers Management software including: setting up case files; recording terms of engagement and charge out rates; logging work done; fixing hearing dates; planning meetings; and invoicing work done.The regular collection and processing of barristers' timesheets onto the Chambers Management software within established time guidelines; and regular monitoring and updating of missing time/fee items onto the system (training to be given).Assisting barristers with the effective administrative management of their practices, including for example forwarding post; photocopying/printing papers; arranging travel/hotels.Communicating between clients and barristers, in relation of all aspects of barristers' work, to ensure a high quality of service.Liaising on behalf of barristers, with the Courts, Judges and opposing legal teams where appropriate.Promoting barristers and selling their legal, advisory and advocacy services to clients, who are mainly solicitors and other professionals. Skills & ExperienceEducated to A-Level standard as a minimum and ideally to Degree level including English and Maths GCSE minimum grade 5 or equivalentA keen interest in working in the legal sector Well presented, conscientious and reliable Excellent organisational skillsEye for detail and ability to work to high level of accuracyStrong written and verbal communication skills including excellent telephone manner Strong numeracy skillsAbility to work in high-pressure environment, managing multiple demands and prioritising workload effectivelyStrong IT skills with experience of O365Discreet and able to handle confidential informationAbility to build relationships with range of people including team, colleagues, barristers and clientsThis is a superb opportunity for an ambitious, highly organised individual, excited by the prospect of gaining experience in a pivotal, fast-paced administration focussed role. Apply now!