Legal Clerk

Simpson Judge; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious Barristers' Chambers in Chester is seeking an experienced Family Clerk to support its family law team. The role offers a competitive salary of £25,000 - £40,000 and involves client interaction, scheduling, and administrative tasks. Candidates should have strong communication and organisational skills, with clerking experience in family law being highly desirable. Hybrid working options are available post-probation, in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience clerking a family team is highly desirable.
• Professional, client-focused attitude with attention to detail.
• Candidates from high-pressure environments will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key point of contact for clients.
• Advise on suitable counsel and fee structures.
• Manage daily scheduling and issue resolution.
• Maintain proactive communication with solicitors.
• Support business development and networking.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Client-focused attitude

Ability to manage workload

Job description

Family Clerk - Barristers' Chambers (Chester) - Hybrid Working Offered After Probation
Location: Chester
Salary: 25,000 - 40,000 (depending on experience)
Reports to: Senior Family Clerk
Type: Full-time, Permanent

An esteemed and highly regarded Barristers' Chambers in Chester is seeking a Family Clerk to join its busy and growing team. The Chambers boasts a strong reputation across family, crime, and civil law, with a highly respected team of 26 family law barristers, including leading counsel. The team handles a broad range of public and private children law, family finance, and property matters across Wales, the North and North West, and the Midlands.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced clerk or an organised, driven individual from a fast-paced legal or administrative background with transferable skills. Legal secretaries with significant audio typing experience are also encouraged to apply, as this role involves a high volume of typing and documentation.

Main Purpose of the Role:
Working closely with the Senior Family Clerk and the wider team to ensure the smooth operation of the family team. The role involves supporting barristers' practices and maintaining a high standard of service to clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a key point of contact for clients and prospective clients.

• Advise solicitors and clients on suitable counsel, availability, and fee structures.

• Manage daily scheduling, reallocations, and issue resolution in support of barristers.

• Maintain proactive communication with courts, solicitors, and internal staff.

• Record outcomes from court work, conferences, and paperwork.

• Support business development by maintaining and developing referrer relationships.

• Attend networking events and marketing initiatives when required.

• Ensure compliance with Chambers' policies and procedures.

• Provide general administrative and clerking support to the team.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

• Ability to manage a busy workload independently and as part of a team.

• Professional, client-focused attitude with attention to detail.

• Experience clerking a family team is highly desirable.

• Candidates from similar professional or high-pressure environments will also be considered if they can demonstrate strong transferable skills.

• Legal secretaries with substantial audio typing experience are welcome to apply, as the role requires high levels of document production and typing.

Working Pattern & Benefits:

• Full-time office-based during probation

• Hybrid working (1-2 days per week) available post-probation

• Supportive team environment with career development opportunities

• Competitive salary based on experience: 25,000 - 40,000

If you're a confident, proactive individual looking to build or further a career in a leading legal environment, we would love to hear from you.