Summer Cover Admin Assistant
| Posting date: | 15 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 July 2026 |
| Location: | Chichester, West Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Pallant Chambers |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | PALL26-sum |
Summary
Legal Administrator Opportunity - summer cover with extension possible
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a high level of attention to detail who will thrive in our friendly, professional and busy office environment.
This is an excellent opportunity and gateway to a rewarding and fulfilling career in Legal Practice Management or to gain experience working in a Professional Legal workplace.
This role could be suitable as part of a job share. The successful candidate will (following training) undertake the following roles:
• Barrister case load management
• Taking and acknowledging bookings for the barristers diaries
• Booking in existing and new case papers and emails as directed by the Civil and Family Clerks
• Dealing with all emails. Noting, booking, printing and forwarding as appropriate.
• Client Conference management
• Calling the courts for the following days case listings, noting listing on the computer and informing barristers of any material change
• Collating bundle of authorities as appropriate
• Answering the telephone and taking and passing on messages
• Month end reporting
• Day to day facilities management
• Calling Courts and checking the Court lists online for the following days case listings
• Billing data entry
• General Office duties
Hours: 9am to 5.30pm
To apply please email or post your CV and a covering letter to:
Alister Williams
Chambers Director
Pallant Chambers
12 North Pallant
Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1TQ
awilliams@pallantchambers.co.uk
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a high level of attention to detail who will thrive in our friendly, professional and busy office environment.
This is an excellent opportunity and gateway to a rewarding and fulfilling career in Legal Practice Management or to gain experience working in a Professional Legal workplace.
This role could be suitable as part of a job share. The successful candidate will (following training) undertake the following roles:
• Barrister case load management
• Taking and acknowledging bookings for the barristers diaries
• Booking in existing and new case papers and emails as directed by the Civil and Family Clerks
• Dealing with all emails. Noting, booking, printing and forwarding as appropriate.
• Client Conference management
• Calling the courts for the following days case listings, noting listing on the computer and informing barristers of any material change
• Collating bundle of authorities as appropriate
• Answering the telephone and taking and passing on messages
• Month end reporting
• Day to day facilities management
• Calling Courts and checking the Court lists online for the following days case listings
• Billing data entry
• General Office duties
Hours: 9am to 5.30pm
To apply please email or post your CV and a covering letter to:
Alister Williams
Chambers Director
Pallant Chambers
12 North Pallant
Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1TQ
awilliams@pallantchambers.co.uk