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Clerks & Business Support

The clerks within Guildhall Chambers are the backbone of our business, providing expertise and support to our barristers across all teams.

The clerks comprise our Practice Director (Crime & Sports), two Civil  Senior Practice Managers and Practice Managers and Assistant Practice Managers covering all areas  of law. The clerks are the first point of contact for our clients, and negotiate fees, manage diaries, and undertake business development.

Our business operations team includes the Civil Strategy Director, Director of Operations, Finance Manager, Fees Clerks, IT Manager, Marketing Executive,  Events Executive, Facilities Assistant and Receptionist.

Current Vacancy
Assistant Practice Manager – Crime

Guildhall Chambers in central Bristol is seeking an Assistant Practice Manager to join their dynamic Criminal Clerking team. If you’re an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and detail-orientated individual who enjoys working as part of a team, this is the opportunity for you.

Our Practice Managers and Assistant Practice Managers are responsible for the business activities and administration of a Barristers’ Chambers. This demanding but rewarding career requires a combination of commercial acumen and excellent people-management skills.

Guildhall Chambers is one of the UK’s leading chambers with 80 barristers in total. We are renowned for consistently attracting high-level complex instructions and are recognised for excellence in three key areas: advice, advocacy and client service. Our staff are essential to our continued success, and it is therefore important to us that we continue to invest in our people to always ensure we retain our collegiate culture and high standards of service for ourselves and our clients.

More information about Guildhall Chambers can be found on our website www.guildhallchambers.co.uk

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to, managing case papers and diaries, booking appointments, liaising with court staff, handling fee arrangements, and supporting client relationships.

Previous experience within the Criminal Justice System would be beneficial but it is not essential as full training will be provided.

The starting salary for the role will be £25-30,000 pa depending on experience. A full job description is available on request. For further information please contact our Practice Director, Lucy Northeast.

To apply for this role, please provide a CV together with a covering letter explaining why you are suitable for the role to [email protected]

The closing date for applications has been extended to 09:00 on Wednesday 6 November 2024.

For help or advice please call 0117 930 9000 or complete the form below.

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