Vacancy for a self-employed assistant to a civil barrister at Doughty Street Chambers.

The barrister’s work is centred around media and human rights, including cases of political significance and a focus on disability rights. The barrister is disabled, and engages assistants to support them in managing their disabilities as part of their fast paced and complex practice.

The work will be located at both Doughty Street Chambers and at the barrister’s home office in Hackney.

Key duties and responsibilities:

1. Supporting the barrister in their case work including intensive case preparation, document management and research, and accessing and collating materials;

2. Attending court, conferences and professional meetings, including arranging access and other adjustments, and note taking and communication with legal team/clients;

3. Assisting with IT set up and management (in Chambers and at their home) including set up for remote video court hearings and conferences;

4. Keeping track of projects and deadlines, and supporting the barrister in complex time management, including the sensitive and appropriate prioritisation of multiple and competing demands.