We are working with a number of leading sets of Barristers Chambers in London, with exciting opportunities to join their sets as a Junior, or Starter Clerk.

These exciting, entry-level positions will suit those who have just finished their education, whether that be sixth form, college or university and be looking for their first position in a legal, professional services environment. As a Starter Clerk, you will assist the clerking team in providing an effective and efficient practice management service to all members of chambers. Successful candidates will be highly motivated, effective under pressure and demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. These starter roles provide the platform for a career as a Barristers' Clerk, a profession which offers huge potential for those seeking long-term professional and personal development.

Duties:

· Assisting the more senior clerks in the conduct of their duties and the general administration of Chambers

· Organising the distribution of the post and DX each morning

· Taking post to the post office daily. Likewise with the DX

· Delivering by hand, mail for members of chambers in the local area

· Delivering skeleton arguments and authorities bundles to courts and other chambers. Lodging documents using CE-File.

· Taking documents to and from various courts and solicitor offices

· Organising papers throughout chambers

· Organising papers etc for offsite storage. Liaising with the shredding company and keeping the cellars in good order

· Updating records on Lex

· Organising internal and external storage areas and assisting with keeping a list of all documents stored

· Photocopying and scanning/ printing of documents

· Keeping all photocopiers and printers filled with paper in all areas. Daily check of all barrister floors and staff areas for paper, jams, toner, stationery supplies

· Obtaining and compiling bundles of authorities / research on electronic subscriptions and at libraries / on website

· Checking the Court List daily and informing personnel in relation to court listings and appointments

· Undertaking personal duties for members of chambers when time allows

· Assisting with the set-up of conference rooms

· Assist with making refreshments for meetings

· Ensuring that all members have the correct robes and when necessary organise laundry and dry cleaning

· Clearing conference rooms and returning papers to barrister rooms

· Assist the Clerks room as directed

· Ordering and collecting lunches etc

· Managing the books in Chambers including keeping accurate records of books owned. Collating and organising of the binding of book parts

· Paying in cheques and dealing with petty cash as necessary

· Booking couriers, taxis etc

· Any other duties as directed

Civil & Family Team Billing Manager (Ref:1778)

KCH Garden Square

Nottingham

30 hours per week

Out client, KCH Garden Square, is a leading let in the Midlands, looking to recruit a Civil & Family Team Billing Manager. Responsible for overseeing the billing operation for the Civil & Family Team, this is an important role within Chambers, with duties including completing legal aid and private billing, managing the progression of Events matters and the CCMS submissions process. This role will suit someone with experience working within a similar team in chambers, a firm of solicitors or a law costings company.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

Day to Day

• Take responsibility for all Civil & Family billing, including legal aid, high cost, events, private and local authority funded matters
• Take responsibility for managing the billing e-mail inboxes
• Keep a high cost and events billing tracker, chasing up/billing these cases as required
• Proactively chase CCMS fee allocation and documents, including orders and FAS recitals when required
• Proactively chase unbilled work
• Ensure that all billing is completed within 48 hours of all information being provided
• Ensure that every month, every member is sent a report detailing any unassessed/outstanding fees
• Deal with all enquiries relating to billing (including via telephone and email)

Business Development Support

• Provide the relevant data from LEX case management system for effective practice reviews
• Produce financial reports concerning CCMS submissions on a monthly basis
• Engage in regular reviews of the fee framework alongside the Practice Development Team, revising and updating as required
• Assist the Civil & Family Practice Director with any tendering exercises
• Review and propose developments for a more efficient and streamlined way of fee processes and procedures

Person Specification

Essential

• A minimum of 2 years experience working in a barrister's chambers or legal environment, such as solicitors or law costing team within family and/or civil work
• Knowledge of all family & civil legal aid billing within the current systems
• Strong numeracy skills
• Strong IT skills
• Accuracy and keen attention to detail
• Confident and polite communication style
• Team player with the ability to be proactive and manage own workload

Desirable

• Experience with using the LEX diary management system (or similar)

Benefits

• Remote working available following the completion of the probationary period
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• 25 days holiday rising with service plus bank holidays & Christmas shutdown

For all enquiries please contact:

ABC Chambers Solutions LLP - 0203 890 8190 - 38 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1EN

To apply for this role please e-mail a comprehensive CV and covering letter to one of the team or contact them directly for a confidential discussion:

All third-party applications will be forwarded to ABC Chambers Solutions.

Elliott Rogers - [email protected] - 02038908190 - 07402424414

Erin Mansfield [email protected] - 02038908190 - 07871180143

Chambers Administrator (1777) 

London

£ subject to experience

1 Hare Court is an outstanding family law set with unrivalled expertise in relationship generateddisputes. Chambers traces its history back more than 200 years.

Salary is subject to experience and chambers will consider candidates with extensive experience aswell as those seeking an opportunity to progress their career further.

All applicants are requested to complete an Equality, Diversity & Inclusion form, available uponapplication.

Overview

The Chambers Administrator will provide overall administrative support to Chambers Managementincluding finance, facilities, pupillage, the library, IT and other general admin support.

Key responsibilitiesFinance:

• Chambers Accounts using Quick Books

• Managing creditors

• Payment of supplier invoices

• Monthly invoicing for rent and fees

• Managing direct debit collection

• Cashflow

• Cap tracking

divorce advice and representation and consists of 47 barristers: 14 silks and 33 juniors all with strong

academic and professional credentials. It has the greatest concentration of specialist matrimonial

Chambers is the centre of specialist

KCs in the country.

Chambers now seek a Chambers Administrator to provide full support with the smooth running of

chambers, assisting and overseeing all administrative functions.

• Preparing budget for approval

• Monthly analysis of income and expenditure compared to targets.

• Monthly bank reconciliation.

• Preparing books for accountants.

• Dealing with C Hoare & Co on all banking matters.

  Library:

  Ordering yearly publications FCP, @aGlance, @eglance, Capitalise, FRP etc

  Pupillage:

• Assisting with mini pupil applications and all correspondence.

• Assisting with Pupillage applications, correspondence

  Facilities:

• Liaising with landlords re lease

• Health and safety officer, ensuring compliance.

• Overall maintenance of the building, external and internal.

• Arranging internal redecoration.

• Sourcing and engaging external contractors.

• Maintenance of the chambers telephone system.

• Liaising with the landlord regarding Fire regulations.

• Negotiating with utility suppliers.

• Maintaining Paxton fob system

• Ensuring facilities are safe and compliant

  IT:

  General Admin Duties:

• Maintenance of the QPM

• Liaising with consultants to bring all policies up to date

• Maintaining self accreditation with the BSB

• Bar Mutual Indemnity insurance and Practising Certificates.

• Managing Data Protection registration.

• Creating agendas and attending all committee meetings.

• Chambers Insurance

• Liaising with contracted I.T. Support

• Dealing with day-to-day issues ensuring they are resolved in the best possible time.

We are committed to equality and to fostering diversity in our profession.
We will treat everyone equally and irrespective of their age, background, disability, genderreassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, religion orbelief, sex, or sexual orientation.

For all enquiries please contact:
ABC Chambers Solutions LLP - 0203 890 8190 - 38 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1EN

To apply for this role please e-mail a comprehensive CV and covering letter to one of theteam or contact them directly for a confidential discussion:

Elliott Rogers - [email protected] - 02038908190 - 07402424414Erin Mansfield [email protected] - 02038908190 07871180143

All third-party applications will be forwarded to ABC Chambers Solutions.

Marketing Manager (1776)

London (with hybrid working)

£DOE

5RB is a leading set of media and communications law barristers who practise in all areas of media law including: defamation, privacy, confidence, data protection, harassment and media regulation.

ROLE:

Due to retirement, Chambers seeks to appoint an outstanding individual to the position of Marketing Manager to join its highly regarded support team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Marketing Committee and the clerks team; ultimately reporting to the Senior Clerk, Joint Heads of Chambers and Management Committee.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

• Planning, coordinating and implementing Chambers strategic marketing plan in conjunction with the Marketing Committee, Senior Clerk and Practice Managers.

• Managing and attending Chambers seminars and client events.
• Primary responsibility for all of Chambers digital communications including management of website, news items, adverts, all whilst ensuring brand integrity.
• Manage and co-ordinate both Chambers and individual members entries in key legal directories.
• Carrying out market research and competitive analysis.
• Developing and maintaining the CRM database ensuring the database if accurate, up to date and compliant with relevant legislation.
• Working closely with third party suppliers of design, photography, event management and web hosts.
• Management of the marketing budget.
• Helping to promote Chambers as a diverse and inclusive organisation

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• The successful candidate will ideally have a minimum of 5 years gained in a legal services environment. A relevant degree or CIM qualification is preferred but not essential. Likewise, it would be beneficial if you have previously spent time working in Chambers.
• Proactive and highly organised, able to work well on their own or with others.
• Flexible/hybrid working will be accommodated (if required).
• Working knowledge of LEX marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, Wordpress, MS Office suite, Zoom, MS Teams and Arlo event management software is desirable. (Training can be arranged).
• Good working knowledge of social media channels such as LinkedIn, YouTube and Twitter.
• A proven commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

5RB is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from individuals with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

Senior Fees Administrator (Ref:1768)

Up to £50,000

London

Our client, a leading barristers' chambers in commercial dispute resolution is seeking a Senior Fees Administrator, reporting directly to the Fees Manager. This person will work closely with the Fees Manager to oversee all aspects of fees-related matters and ensure the efficient operation of the fees team.

Duties will include executing timely and appropriate fees collection, processing details of barristers' work for fee notes and invoices and addressing both routine and complex queries related to fees and payments. Managing bank accounts for received barristers' fees and processing member fee payments will be part of the core responsibilities. Additionally, the successful candidate will play a key role in effective LEX workflow management and client billing updates.

Other responsibilities include maintaining strong communication with clerks, members, and clients to resolve issues and disputes, and staying informed on relevant developments in the legal industry. Staff management, routine reporting to the Fees Manager and Head of Finance and Operations, and the development and maintenance of efficient fees systems for Chambers are integral aspects of this role.

The ideal candidate for this position should possess a calm and pragmatic approach under pressure, strong organisational skills with attention to detail, and a professional and flexible attitude. A focus on client care and a minimum of four years' experience in a similar role in a legal or professional services environment are essential. A good working knowledge of fixed fee agreements, and conditional fee agreements is required.

For all enquiries please contact:

ABC Chambers Solutions LLP on 0203 890 8190 44 Southampton Buildings, London, WC2A 1AP

To apply for this role please e-mail a comprehensive CV and covering letter to one of the teamor contact them directly for a confidential discussion:

Elliott Rogers - [email protected] 0203 890 8190 07402424414

Erin Mansfield [email protected] 0203 890 8190 07871180143

Jamie Clack [email protected] 0203 890 890

Penny Reason [email protected] 0203 890 8190

All third-party applications will be forwarded to ABC Chambers Solutions.

Receptionist (Ref:1829)

£30,000 - £35,000

London

Our client is one of the foremost family law barristers chambers in the country. Routinely ranked as one of the top chambers for family law by both Chambers and the Legal 500 directories, they can also lay claim to being the most modern and dynamic of the specialist family law sets, with a highly recommended expertise. Chambers is seeking a receptionist to join their outstanding clerking and administration team. This is an excellent opportunity for a receptionist to join an award winningfamily set.

Applications are encouraged from those who have a good understanding of the chambersenvironment. This role is a key member of the Chambers administrative support team with a particular focus on the greeting of clients and the smooth running of Chambers front of house. The receptionist represents the first impression of Chambers and sets the example of the high standards of professionalism and care that Chambers affords clients, prospective tenants, and prospective pupils.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manning reception area from 08.30am until 5.30pm. Answering overflow telephone calls into Chambers and re-directing as required. Meeting and greeting clients and all those who enter Chambers in a friendly and efficient manner. Log all the visitors in the signing in book.

Conferences:

Meeting and greeting clients and ensuring they are assisted in a professional and courteous manner. Allocation of conference rooms to members. Fulfilling any requests from clients such as photocopying for a conference, taking an urgent email/documents to the conference. Showing clients/visitors to conference rooms and making initial introduction. Once conferences have ended, making sure the caterer is aware so that the rooms can be cleared and ready for the next meeting. Ordering outside lunches and catering supplies if necessary. Cover the setting up of catering in conference rooms when necessary. Arrange the conference rooms to make sure they are ready for Chambers events and meetings. Assist with Event admin overflow. Checking the stationery trays in meeting rooms and keep them stocked. Check what supplies are needed to be replenished in the kitchen (napkins, cling film etc.) and bathrooms in the building (tissues, soaps and hand lotions) and keep the hallway hand sanitisers filled.

Administration and IT:

Signing for documents from couriers and directing them to relevant area if necessary (such as cleaning supplies). Monitoring stationery items in the Clerks Room and ordering supplies when required. Ad hoc secretarial duties. Operating and being familiar with Chambers software. Using Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Taking care of the meeting room scheduling in Chambers calendar Setting up video conferencing equipment and troubleshooting any problems and reporting them to appropriate help desk Setting up Zoom and Teams meetings and sending invitations for clerks and members and clients Assisting Chambers Manager with procuring services and supplies Keeping delivery notes on file to check against invoices Proactively monitor the cleanliness of Chambers and report any issues to the cleaning supervisor Help the clerking team with copying/printing, posting and courier bookings or any other admin tasks

Skills Required:

Excellent telephone manner and communication skills Team player with ability to work under pressure Ability to thrive in a busy working environment Ability to prioritize workload and make decisions Ability to deal with people politely and diplomatically (at all levels) Well presented Aptitude for hard work Good knowledge of IT Motivated, reliable, flexible and diligent

We are committed to equality and to fostering diversity in our profession.

We will treat everyone equally and irrespective of their age, background, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

All applicants are requested to complete an Equality, Diversity & Inclusion form, availablehere.

For all enquiries please contact:

ABC Chambers Solutions LLP on 0203 890 8190 44 Southampton Buildings, London, WC2A 1AP

To apply for this role please e-mail a comprehensive CV and covering letter to one of the team or contact them directly for a confidential discussion:

Erin Mansfield [email protected] 0203 890 8190 07871180143

Margot Emlyn Jones [email protected] 0203 890 8190

All third-party applications will be forwarded to ABC Chambers Solutions.