Practice Manager – Public Law - Leading Multi-disciplinary Barristers’ Chambers (London)

About this Job

After a period of growth, Chambers is seeking an enthusiastic and conscientious person to support and develop their successful and growing Public Law and Social Welfare team. The ideal candidate will have experience in Public Law or Social Welfare in either solicitors firm or within a Barristers Chambers. This is a full time role and will suit a confident and proactive individual with good understanding of the relevant areas of law.

About this Employer

Our client is a large and dynamic Barristers' Chambers with a team of staff who provide the clerking, financial, marketing and administrative support for over 190 barristers. They are a diverse set, specialising in all aspects of human rights and social welfare law, including crime, family law, housing, immigration, and civil law, based in a Grade 1 listed building in Lincoln's Inn Fields, close to Holborn tube station and a range of shops, bars and restaurants.

Person Specification

• 3-5 years of clerking or equivalent experience gained in civil law, including diary management, liaising with solicitors and court staff
• Experience in negotiating case fees
• Excellent inter-personal skills
• Experience of building and developing professional relationships with solicitors is desirable

Key Responsibilities

• Upkeep of diaries, ensuring barristers are aware of commitments and undertaking future booking troubleshooting
• Case administration including arranging and booking in cases
• Negotiating fees and finalising funding for cases
• Attending Practice Review Meetings and assisting the Senor Public Law and Social Welfare Practice Manager in following up actions from Practice Review Meetings
• Attending events to network with contacts and develop business
• Assisting the Senior Public Law and Social Welfare Practice Manager to source and act on leads in developing new relationships