Practice Manager - Leading Barristers’ Chambers

About this Job

Due to sustained growth within Chambers, they are looking to expand the clerking team. This newly created position will play a vital role in supporting their highly regarded clerking team. The core functions of this role are practice management, practice development, and business development.

About this Employer

Our client is an established, leading Barristers’ Chambers that has been in practice for over 125 years. Chambers has 63 barrister members, including 15 King’s Counsel, all of whom are highly regarded for their work in planning, property, public law, local government, housing, community care, licensing, regulatory law, and commercial matters, advising private and public sector clients. Its friendly team of staff are dedicated to providing high standards of service for clients and members.

Person Specification

• Ideally, an (IBC) ILM qualification or equivalent
• 3-5 years’ minimum experience (ideally in a similarly successful Chambers’ environment)
• Good understanding of the principles, processes and practices of business development
• Business mindset – Innovative thinking, ability to spot an opportunity, brand aware
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Strong numeracy and IT literacy
• Excellent organisational, project management skills, and attention to detail

Key Responsibilities

• Efficient and accurate diary management and case fixing
• Fee estimating, negotiations and agreement
• Respond promptly, fully, accurately, and politely to all forms of internal and external communications
• Actively participate in practice review meetings
• Contribute to the attainment of any goals or targets that Chambers may adopt
• Be centrally involved in the fair allocation of work initiatives
• Active involvement in BDM initiatives, including client-facing social and professional functions and events
• Develop and maintain positive and professional working relationships