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Why join us?
DWF Chambers is looking to recruit a Clerk to join the existing clerking team.
This is an in-house Clerking role within a top 20 national law firm. The successful candidate will assist the clerking team led by Senior Clerk, Josh Finn, with the smooth running of Clerking services across the national practice. This is a hybrid role with flexibility for office / home working.
Location to be agreed - preferably Manchester based but other DWF office locations will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Organise and maintain the barristers' diaries, schedule court hearings and appointments, and deal with court listings;
- Deal with queries from clients and solicitors professionally and courteously;
- Agree fees with clients and send bills using our internal software;
- Build and maintain relationships with solicitors and other legal professionals;
- Attend client networking events;
- Work effectively and efficiently, both independently - and in collaboration - with the team on a daily basis.
What will help you succeed in this role?
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Barrister's Clerk to join our team at DWF Chambers. The team has grown significantly in recent years and now comprises 24 Advocates. This role will play a key part in managing the daily operations of Chambers, providing administrative support to barristers, and maintaining relationships with clients and solicitors. This position requires excellent communication and organisational skills. The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience in a Clerking role but we will consider applicants with similar experience. Full training on DWF systems will be given.
In Addition, The Successful Candidate Will Possess
- Basic to intermediate IT and keyboard skills with knowledge of Word, Excel and database programmes;
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy;
- A good team spirit with proven team working skills;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Familiarity with LEX is desirable.
What we offer?
We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.
We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.
About Us
DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do.
