Civil Barristers’ Clerks x 2 – Leading Barristers’ Chambers (Newcastle)

About this Job

These roles are key to supporting barristers through efficient practice and diary management, while also ensuring professional clients and external agencies receive prompt, effective service.

About this Employer

Our client is a leading set of Barristers’ Chambers based in the north of England, specialising in Criminal, Civil and Family law. Chambers has 107 Barristers, including 10 King’s Counsel, and is widely recognised for excellence in advocacy and legal expertise.

Chambers is now seeking two dynamic and highly organised individuals to join its high-performing clerking team. The successful candidates will work across two specialist teams within Chambers’ newly structured civil clerking group.

Person Specification

Applicants will need to possess excellent organisational and communication skills, a high attention to detail and be calm under pressure. The must be confident and comfortable interacting with a broad range of people. A proactive and professional approach to team-based working is a must - full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily management of the team diary, hearing and conference bookings
• Coordinating briefs and instructions from solicitors
• With support - negotiating and agreeing fees
• Liaising with the Lead Clerk - longer trials/senior members’ diaries
• Ensuring efficient communication with instructing solicitors and court staff
• Active support to chambers marketing and business development initiatives
• Monitoring incoming emails and handling routine enquiries
• Logging instructions and paperwork using Chambers’ case management system
• Supporting barristers with workload oversight