Hybrid working accommodated
Our client is a large, top-ranked civil set of Barristers’ Chambers with a well-deserved reputation for excellence. Chambers’ core practice areas are personal injury, clinical negligence, costs & litigation funding, inquests &inquiries, employment law, industrial disease and international travel claims. They have been at the forefront of developments in the law and have been instructed in many landmark cases in recent times, consistently winning awards in their specialist areas of law. Clients include the leading law firms in the UK and FTSE 100 companies.
Chambers is seeking an Assistant Practice Manager to join their high performing clerking team. The successful candidate will assist in managing and developing members’ practices and support business development and marketing activities, including the management and development of client relationships. Chambers have a proven track record of educating and developing their junior clerks, resulting in first class service for clients and barristers, as well as swift career progression.
This exciting role has been created to add further strength to their team and is integral to the efficient and effective running of Chambers. It requires someone with strong inter-personal skills, organisation and administration skills, as well as the ability to multi-task and prioritise.
Duties include:
- Diary and practice management, including the management and negotiation of fees
- Business and practice development, including client relationship management
- Manging and mentoring more junior colleagues
- Involvement in various projects and change programmes involving continuous review of operational business processes and strategic policies
- Attend events and other functions outside Chambers held by clients or other third parties
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience working in a relevant Chambers or similar legal/professional services environment. They will be highly motivated; client service focused and possess outstanding communication skills.
To apply for this position, please forward your CV, which will clearly set out your suitability for the role, to exclusively retained consultants, GRL Legal.
The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 5th June 2026.
This is an urgent process, and early applications are encouraged – initial meetings with GRL Consultants will take 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
