Practice Manager - Leading Civil Barristers’ Chambers

About this Job

To manage the day-to-day running of barristers’ practices and support the development of highly specialist caseloads. The role also contributes to business development and marketing initiatives, strengthening client relationships and enhancing Chambers’ profile. This is a busy, demanding position requiring a motivated individual with strong interpersonal, organisational and administrative skills, excellent prioritisation ability and a collaborative, team-focused approach.

About this Employer

Serjeants’ Inn Chambers is a modern, award-winning set specialising in medical, police, professional discipline and regulatory, business and specialist crime, inquest, inquiry and public law matters, often involving complex legal and ethical issues. With 87 barristers and 24 staff, Chambers has significantly expanded its silk team, recruited 40 new tenants in 10 years and won 49 awards, including recognition for well-being, ED&I and pro bono excellence.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will have prior clerking experience within chambers and a proven ability to manage busy practices effectively. You will demonstrate strong organisational and administrative skills, excellent prioritisation and the ability to multi-task under pressure. A confident communicator, you will build strong client relationships, show commercial awareness and contribute to business development, while working collaboratively within a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the clerks’ room delivers a proactive, efficient and best-in-class service to barristers, solicitors and professional clients, maintaining high standards, attention to detail and proper process.
• Supervise, support and mentor junior members of the clerking team.
• Work collaboratively with barristers and colleagues to support practice groups, including meeting preparation and financial review.