Circa £38k plus benefits, (2 days p/w hybrid working)
Our client, one of the largest and most successful Barristers’ Chambers in the UK, is seeking an enthusiastic and conscientious person to support and develop their Civil Liberties and Housing Practice Team. The successful candidate will have experience working within a Barristers Chambers or a solicitors firm, ideally in Civil Law. This role will suit a confident and proactive individual with good understanding of the relevant areas of law.
The Role:
- Promoting the team and individual team members with professional clients and other organisations.
- Accurate case administration including arranging and booking in cases, conferences and meetings. Liaising and communicating with professional clients and courts, maintaining the highest standards of client care.
- Upkeep of diary, ensuring barristers are aware of commitments and undertaking future booking troubleshooting.
- Negotiating fees and finalising funding for cases including those cases funded privately, by legal aid, CFAs and costs budgeting.
Business Development
- You will be joining chambers at an exciting time, assisting the Senior Civil Liberties and Housing Practice Manager in developing business and futhering team objectives.
Business development duties will include:
- Handling existing client portfolios and maintaining excellent communication and loyalty.
- Working in collaboration on campaigns and events with marketing staff and clerking team.
Person Specification:
- 3-5 years of clerking or equivalent experience gained in the legal sector within Civil Law, including diary management, and liaising with solicitors and court staff.
- Experience in negotiating case fees.
- Pro-active and solution oriented approach to working and problem solving.
- Calm, patient and flexible approach to work in a very busy environment.
To apply for this position, please forward your CV to retained consultants GRL Legal.
NB: The closing date for applications is 5 pm on Thursday 12th December. Early applications are encouraged with initial interviews for suitable candidates taking place immediately.
Our client is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to diversity amongst its staff and members. We welcome applications from women, minority ethnic groups, people with disabilities and LGBT+ candidates as well as those from other groups which are underrepresented in the legal sector
