Family Clerk

An opportunity has arisen for a Practice Group Clerk to join the Family Group at a leading Barristers Chambers in Birmingham.  This opportunity would suit someone looking to take the next step in their clerking career within Chambers, with at least 3 years’ experience, ideally in family but this is not essential.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate that they have excellent people skills, be able to build strong internal and external relationships, have excellent communication skills, be able to maintain a positive attitude in challenging circumstances, have excellent time management and a keen eye for detail.

General duties include: 

• Scheduling conferences and hearings
• Negotiating fees
• Maintaining excellent client relationships
• Effective and efficient diary management
• Liaise with instructing solicitors as to appropriate counsel for new instructions
• Management and distribution of incoming communications and instructions
• Assessing and entering fees/data
• General administration
• Assist in Chambers business development initiatives

 Person specification: 

• Ideally educated to A – Level or equivalent.
• Exposure of diary management and case fixing would be an advantage as well as proven office administration skills
• Articulate in both verbal and written communications
• You will demonstrate initiative and the ability to perform accurately under pressure

Job Title

 Practice Group Clerk

 Name of Chambers

 No5 Barristers Chambers

Location

 Birmingham

Closing date

Friday 30th May 2025

How to apply

If you wish to apply, please email a copy of your CV and covering letter to Louise Matthews louisem@no5.com