Salary Circa £40-£45k plus benefits
Halcyon Chambers, a leading Barristers’ Chambers based in Birmingham, is seeking a 1st Junior Clerk to join its highly regarded clerking team. Specialising in Immigration, Public, Civil/Commercial, and Family law, Chambers prides itself on delivering a high-quality, client-focused, and professional service.
The 1st Junior Clerk plays an important role and works closely with the Senior Clerk and Management Committee to drive business development, manage members’ practices, and overseeing key administrative and clerking functions. They will take responsibility for managing and developing colleagues, professional client relationships, and ensuring the efficient and affective allocation of work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Practice Management & Clerking – Liaising with solicitors, allocating instructions, negotiating fees, and managing members’ practices.
- Team Management – Supervising and developing staff, ensuring efficient clerking operations, and a positive working environment.
- Business Development – Engaging with a range of professional clients, overseeing marketing initiatives, attending networking events, and driving growth opportunities.
- Compliance – Adherence to regulatory requirements and the fair allocation of work.
- Strategy – Supporting Chambers’ long-term development through innovation and contributing to decision-making processes.
Ideal Applicants:
- Ideally a minimum of 5 years’ experience in clerking within a fast-paced and successful environment.
- Proven experience in managing people and fostering a client-focused culture.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and business development skills.
- Experience with LEX software (desirable but not essential).
- A proactive and conscientious individual who thrives under pressure.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual seeking to take the next step in the development of their career.
How to Apply
Please forward your CV, which should clearly identify your suitability, to exclusively retained consultants, GRL Legal
Closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 10th March but early applications are encouraged with initial GRL interviews for suitable candidates taking place immediately. Contact us for more information.
