Family Clerk

Linenhall Chambers; Chester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Linenhall Chambers is seeking a Family Barristers’ Clerk to join their team in Chester. The role involves managing client communications, diary management, and supporting business development. Ideal candidates will have clerking experience or transferable skills, with a focus on professionalism and teamwork.

Benefits

Friendly working environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Clerking experience preferred but transferable skills welcome.
• Ambition and drive required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for clients and prospective clients.
• Manage diaries and liaise with barristers and clients.
• Maintain relationships for business development.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Initiative

Job description

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Chambers Director / CEO at Linenhall Chambers

Job Title: Family Clerk

Salary Range: dependent on experience

Location: Chester

Linenhall Chambers is seeking to recruit a Family Barristers’ Clerk to join our team.

We are a leading set of Barristers’ Chambers based in Chester, with an outstanding reputation across crime, family, and civil law. Many of our barristers are recognised and ranked within Chambers and Partners and Legal 500, and our specialist practice teams are acknowledged as leaders in their respective fields.

The family team of 26 barristers, including leading counsel, covers the full spectrum of family law, involving children, families, and finance and are instructed across Wales, the North West and the Midlands. The team is thriving and having experienced significant growth, is now seeking to recruit an additional clerk to develop further.

The Role

You will work closely with the Senior Family Clerk and other team members, to ensure a smooth and comprehensive clerking service for all barristers and their clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Point of contact: Serveas the primary contact for allclients and prospective clients, advising on appropriate counsel, their availability, and fee negotiations.
• Diary management: Ensure close liaison between clerks, barristers, clients and the court service, acting promptly to resolve issues.
• Business development: Maintain relationships with a network of clients and contacts, report potential new business opportunities to the Senior Family Clerk and the Chambers Director and to participate in events and initiatives as required.
• Professionalism: Demonstrate professionalism in all aspects of the role.

What we are looking for in a successful candidate

The successful candidate will possess ambition and drive, together with excellent organisational and communication skills. They should be capable of using their own initiative and working independently, whilst thriving in a busy and supportive team environment.

Ideally, the candidate will have clerking experience and a comprehensive understanding of managing barristers' practices. However, we also welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills gained in similarly fast-paced environments.

In return, we offer a friendly and sociable working environment, with excellent staff retention and many members with long service. We are committed to organic growth and the professional development of each staff member.

At Linenhall Chambers, we value and celebrate diversity. We encourage applications from all minority groups and backgrounds. To apply for this position, please forward your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability to Gavin Wright (Chambers Director) [e-mail].

Closing Date:We encourage swift applications and will close the process once we have shortlisted sufficient candidates for interviews.

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