Legal Support Officer

Matrix is an established barristers’ chambers in Gray’s Inn, London with over 90 members and nearly 40 staff, aiming to provide a high quality service to both members and clients.

We have an exciting opportunity to become a valued member of a staff team with a modern, innovative and inclusive approach to delivering a professional service.

The Role

Legal Support Officer – Permanent full time position

Salary of £30,000 per annum

Closing date: 20th May 2019, 11am

Applications are sought for the position of Legal Support Officer at an innovative and diverse set of barristers’ chambers. The post holder will be a member of the Legal Support Service team, responsible for carrying out legal research, producing bundles of authorities, summarising major developments in the law, adding to the staff team’s commercial awareness, and developing Matrix’s legal media opportunities, as well as managing Matrix’s intranet and extranets and administering the freelance research panel. The successful candidate will have extensive experience providing a legal support service, and be well-organised and committed to high quality service delivery. They will have strong interpersonal and time management skills and good attention to detail.

Interested? What now?

A full job description and person specification can be found on our website www.matrixlaw.co.uk. Please send a CV, cover letter and the completed Equality & Diversity monitoring form (located at the end of the job description) to Lindsay Clarke at recruitment@matrixlaw.co.uk@matrixlaw.co.uk or via hard copy to Matrix, Griffin Building, Gray’s Inn, London WC1R 5LN. The closing date for applications is 11am on 20th May 2019.

Please note that CVs/cover letters will be anonymised prior to the shortlisting process.

If you have any questions about the role or about the application process, please contact Lindsay at recruitment@matrixlaw.co.uk or on 0207 404 3447.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Matrix strives to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to diversity amongst its staff and members, including supporting flexible working. We therefore encourage and welcome applications from women, people of minority ethnic origin, people with disabilities and LGBT+ candidates, as well as candidates from other groups which are underrepresented in the legal sector. We will make reasonable adjustments to enable disabled candidates to demonstrate their suitability for the position.