Join an Award-Winning Legal Team: Administrative Assistant Role!

Join an Award-Winning Legal Team: Administrative Assistant Role!

Are you looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity to support vital legal work in public law and human rights? Indeed, Bindmans LLP is currently seeking a dedicated Administrative Assistant to join our successful, top-tier law firm in London (WC1X 8HB). This permanent, part-time position requires working 2 days per week and offers a competitive salary of £26,955 a year (pro-rata to £10,782). Specifically, you will provide essential administrative support to the Public Law Department’s team manager, starting in May 2026. If you have strong organizational skills and want to work alongside some of the most brilliant lawyers in the country, this is the perfect role for you.

About Bindmans LLP

Bindmans is a highly successful London law firm that is especially well-known for its public law, human rights, and accountability work. Furthermore, we are an award-winning multidisciplinary firm with an exceptional track record. We offer a wide range of specialist legal services to diverse clients, ranging from medium-sized businesses and NGOs to public figures and private individuals. Because the legal directories consistently rank us as a top-tier firm, you will be part of an elite and inspiring professional environment.

Overview of Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will play a hands-on part in keeping our department running smoothly. For example, your daily tasks will include:

• Financial Administration: You will become familiar with the firm’s accounting procedures. In addition, you will maintain all necessary records and support the team manager in preparing bills and managing file disbursements.

• Chambers Liaison: You will regularly liaise with barristers’ chambers to obtain fee notes.

• File & Diary Management: You will manage files and diaries efficiently, ensuring you observe all internal requirements for both electronic and manual file opening and closure procedures.

• Archiving Support: You will assist with the department’s archiving tasks as directed by the team manager.

• Technical Coordination: You will coordinate with both internal and external IT support to handle any technology needs for the team.

Skills and Knowledge Requirements

We are looking for an organized professional with transferable office skills. Ideally, you bring the following attributes to our team:

• Experience: You have prior experience in an administrative or office setting. Alternatively, you have worked in a environment that helped you develop the transferable skills needed to handle complex information and interact effectively with colleagues and the public.

• Technical Skills: You possess good typing skills and strong overall IT capabilities.

• Legal Knowledge: Prior legal experience and knowledge of legal aid procedures are not essential. However, they will give you a distinct advantage.

Equal Opportunities and Diversity

Bindmans LLP operates as an equal opportunities employer. Consequently, we remain deeply committed to increasing diversity within our firm and the wider legal profession. We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are BME, have a disability, or come from a less privileged background.

Job Details & Benefits Summary

• Salary: £26,955 per year (Pro-rata salary is £10,782 for 2 days per week).

• Contract Type: Part-Time, Permanent.

• Location: London WC1X 8HB.

• Reference Number: 04/26-PublicAdmin.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please download and complete our official recruitment pack. Therefore, you can send your completed recruitment pack via email to recruitment@bindmans.com. Please make sure to quote the vacancy reference number in your email.

Please note: We are currently shortlisting applicants and will contact successful candidates only. Apply today to take the next step in your administrative career!