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Office Assistant

EmployerGatehouse Chambers

LocationCentral London

£

Pay£31,713 + benefits

Closing Date14 June 2026

role summary

We need an Office Assistant to join our team.
You will help our barristers and keep the office running well.
The job is busy and fast-paced.
You should be organised, a team player, and enjoy helping others.

key tasks

Prepare legal papers and send them to court.
Help barristers with their papers and materials.
Sort incoming and outgoing post.
Book cars or couriers when needed.
Print and scan lots of documents.
Set up meeting rooms and move furniture.
Answer phone calls and cover reception.
Keep shared areas clean and tidy.
Archive files and prepare storage boxes.
Help with evening events and general office jobs.
Lift boxes and move trolleys safely.

skills and experience

Good with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
Experience with Lex Chambers or Adobe is a plus but not needed.
Organised and able to meet deadlines.
Good communication with people by phone and email.
Can work alone and in a team.
Pay attention to details.
Respect confidentiality.
Enthusiastic and able to work in a busy place.
Willing to learn quickly.
Have a positive and helpful attitude.

£ pay and hours

Starting salary is £31,713 plus benefits.
Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 6:00 pm on a rota.
22 days holiday plus extra days and bank holidays.
Benefits include travel loan, bike and electric car schemes, and pension.

location and workplace

Works at Gatehouse Chambers in Gray’s Inn, Central London.
Modern and friendly office with award-winning facilities.
Supportive and inclusive culture.
Website: www.gatehouselaw.co.uk

how to apply

Send your application form on the People HR platform or website.
Do not send a CV.
Apply by 11:59 pm on Sunday 14 June 2026.
Interviews will be in the week starting 22 June 2026.
Start date is July 2026.
For questions, contact Aphrodite Maratheftis by phone 020 7242 2523 or email jobs@gatehouselaw.co.uk.

checklist for applicants

Do you want to work full-time in a busy office?

Are you organised and good with computers?

Can you work well with others and on your own?

Are you happy to do physical tasks like lifting boxes?

Have you sent your application form by 14 June 2026?

Do you understand the job and want to start in July?

Click the button below to apply for this job.

Gatehouse Chambers
welcomes applications from disabled people