£32,500 to £37,000 Career Progression Great Benefits As a result of sustained demand coupled with long-standing commercial success built on an impressive reputation for providing outstanding specialist advisory services to clients across the globe, an exciting new career opportunity now exists for an accomplished, organised and highly professional individual to join a growing business. Our client is a leading commercial barristers' chambers, with a thriving domestic and international practice, specialising in providing services across the areas of construction and engineering; energy and natural resources; infrastructure and utilities; international arbitration; IT and technology; offshore construction and marine engineering; planning and environment; procurement; competition; and associated professional negligence. The successful ADR Administrator will work closely with the ADR Practice Manager to manage the practices of our growing number of barristers specialising in alternative dispute resolution. The ideal applicant is a diligent, confident and professional individual, able to deliver a full support service including administering arbitration, adjudication, expert determination and mediator appointments; scheduling meetings; liaising with the main arbitral bodies; and billing of fees and expenses. As they build experience, they will support the wider Practice Management team in marketing and developing the business of barristers to maintain a supply of work, maintaining excellent client relationships with solicitors and other professional clients. Key Responsibilities Administration of instructions and arbitration, adjudication, expert determination and mediator appointments using LEX Chambers Management software (experience preferable however training will be provided); recording terms of engagement; billing of fees and expenses; distributing Awards and Decisions; and administration of bank account facilities and fund holding accounts. Ensuring arrangements are made with respect to communication with Members of Chambers; photocopying/printing papers; planning meetings; and arranging domestic and international travel. Assisting barristers with the effective administrative management of their practices and familiarisation with the rules of the main arbitral institutions arbitral bodies including ICC, LCIA, SIAC, HKIAC, DIAC etc. Communicating with co-arbitrators and their clerks in relation to all aspects of barristers' work to ensure a high quality of service. Promoting barristers and selling their legal expertise and services to clients who are mainly solicitors and other professionals. Attendance at Chambers' and clients' marketing and business development functions, where appropriate. Liaison with barristers to understand their unique selling points, desired cases and capacity for new work, ensuring allocation of work is carried out fairly and all members of Chambers have equal access to the full range of work undertaken in Chambers. Liaising with other departments to ensure smooth running of Chambers. Skills & Experience Educated to A-Level standard as a minimum and ideally to Degree level including English and Maths GCSE minimum grade 5 or equivalent A keen interest in working in the legal sector Well presented, conscientious and reliable Excellent organisational skills Eye for detail and ability to work to high level of accuracy Strong written and verbal communication skills including excellent telephone manner Strong numeracy skills Ability to work in high-pressure environment, managing multiple demands and prioritising workload effectively Strong IT skills with experience of O365 Discreet and able to handle confidential information Ability to build relationships with range of people including team, colleagues, barristers and clients Experience of arbitration/mediation/adjudication desirable Benefits 20 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 22 days after one year and 25 days after two years) 6% pension contribution Bonus scheme Season ticket loan Permanent health insurance Private medical insurance Life insurance Half day 'birthday' holiday This is a superb career development opportunity for an ambitious, highly organised individual, excited by the prospect of beginning their career in a pivotal, fast-paced administration focussed role offering full training and genuine career opportunities alongside an employee focussed benefits package and highly competitive salary. Apply now ADZN1_UKTJ