Our client is an established, leading Barristers’ Chambers that has been in practice for over 125 years. Chambers has 63 barrister members, including 15 King’s Counsel, all of whom are highly regarded for their work in planning, property, public law, local government, housing, community care, licensing, regulatory law, and commercial matters, advising private and public sector clients. Its friendly team of staff are dedicated to providing high standards of service for clients and members.
Chambers is looking to recruit a highly suitable individual to the role of Practice Manager. Joining its highly regarded practice management team, this position will play a vital role in supporting all members of Chambers. The core functions of this role are practice management, practice development, and business development.
Practice Management
- Efficient and accurate diary management and case fixing
- Fee estimating, negotiations and agreement
- Respond promptly, fully, accurately, and politely to all forms of internal and external communications
- Actively participate in practice review meetings
- Contribute to the attainment of any goals or targets that Chambers may adopt
- Be centrally involved in the fair allocation of work initiatives
- Active involvement in BDM initiatives, including client-facing social and professional functions and events
- Develop and maintain positive and professional working relationships with key staff in the courts and other chambers to assist barristers’ practice administration
- Actively manage credit control issues arising in relation to members’ aged debt, where required
- Ensure prompt, accurate and comprehensive data entry to assist the analytical process
- Assist with mentoring and developing more junior team members
Person Specification
- Ideally, an IBC recognised PME/ILM qualification or equivalent
- 3-5 years’ minimum experience (ideally in a similarly successful Chambers’ environment)
- Good understanding of the principles, processes and practices of business development
- Business mindset – Innovative thinking, ability to spot an opportunity, brand aware
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral
- Strong numeracy and IT literacy
- Excellent organisational, project management skills, and attention to detail
- Ability to delegate effectively whilst retaining responsibility for progress
- Demonstrate leadership and share Chambers’ values
- Set an example for juniors to follow, strong mentoring capability
- Enjoys excellent relationships with colleagues and principals
- Highly trusted and trustworthy
- Adaptable and responsive to feedback
- Proactive and enthusiastic, “can-do” attitude
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and in problem situations
Equality & Diversity Statement
Our client is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to diversity among its staff and members. We therefore encourage and welcome applications from women, people of minority ethnic origin, people with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ candidates, as well as candidates from other groups which are underrepresented in the legal sector.
To apply for the role, please forward your CV, which must clearly identify your suitability for the role, to exclusively retained consultants GRL Legal.
The deadline for applications is 5 pm on Tuesday, 30 September, although early applications are encouraged, and initial GRL interviews with suitable candidates will take place immediately.
