Assistant Practice Manager – Public Law

The Organisation: 39 Essex Chambers

39 Essex Chambers is a leading barristers’ chambers with offices in London, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Chambers is made up of 158 barristers, of whom 57 are King’s Counsel, along with a staff team of 50.

Our barristers work in a wide range of sectors and practice areas of law, specialising in Commercial, Construction, Civil Liability, Sport, Planning, Environment, Property and Public Law. We work throughout the UK and internationally. Many of our cases are high profile – you may have seen or read about them in the media.

In all of our work we aim to provide an excellent, efficient service to all of our clients, giving sound practical advice and explaining legal issues in clear terms.

The Role: Assistant Practice Manager – Public Law

As part of a friendly and experienced team, you will provide a full range of practice management and administrative support including diary and case management. The team support over 50 leading public law practitioners, who act in some of the most high profile and newsworthy cases. The work is fast-paced, important and always interesting.

This is a fabulous opportunity for a candidate who has previous junior clerking or relevant suitable experience, ready to step up and take on more responsibilities, or for a bright graduate looking for a role in professional services. Opportunities for development and advancement are excellent.

Closing date: Tuesday, 15 October 2024 at 12:00pm (noon)
Contract: Full time (42.5 hours per week) and permanent, shift system between 8:00am and 6:30pm
Salary: £30,000 plus benefits
Location: London
Interview Date: Thursday, 17 October and Monday, 21 October 2024 [please keep free]
Start date: ASAP and depending upon any notice period

How to Apply
More details about the role including a job description, person specification and application form, can be found on our website here.

39 Essex Chambers is an equal opportunities employer.