Assistant Practice Manager – Public Law

39 Essex Chambers is a leading barristers’ chambers with offices in London, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Chambers is made up of 161 barristers, of whom 56 are King’s Counsel, along with a staff team of 51.

Salary – £30,000 plus benefits

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.

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. We are friendly, approachable and work as a team with our clients and their other professional advisers. Our barristers and staff are committed to equality and fairness in all aspects of their work and to ensuring everyone we deal with is treated with dignity and respect.

The Role: Assistant Practice Manager – Public Law

This is a new role in our Public Law team. Reporting to a Senior Practice Manager, you will provide a full range of practice management and administrative support including diary and fee management. The team support over 50 leading public law practitioners and their work is fast-paced, challenging and always interesting.

This is a fabulous opportunity for someone wanting to advance or pursue a practice management career. You may have previous experience in a barristers’ chambers or other professional services environment, or be a bright graduate looking to start your career.

Closing date: Wednesday, 6 December 2023 at 12:00pm (noon)
Contract: Full time (42.5 hours per week) and permanent
Interview Date: Tuesday 12th and Wednesday 13th December (please keep free)
Start date: ASAP / dependent upon 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.