Staff Vacancies

Senior Family Law Clerk

Dere Street Barristers

Newcastle, Teesside and York

Salary circa £65,000 per annum

We are a thriving multi-disciplinary set of over 100 barristers including Silks and Junior counsel. We have four premises across Newcastle, Teesside and York. Dere Street Barristers have a reputation for excellence and the delivery of outstanding client service. We are lauded as a ‘brilliant set’ that stand out as one of the leading barristers’ chambers in the country.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become the new Senior Family Clerk to this successful set.

The Family Team of barristers at Dere Street is one of the largest and busiest teams on circuit comprising over 60 counsel, nearly a third of whom are ranked in the directories as leading juniors. A number of practitioners are appointed as Recorders, Deputy District Judges and Assistant Corners demonstrating the calibre of the practitioners within the group.

The successful candidate will be an experienced and dynamic individual with relevant clerking experience. A proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively with barristers, clients and the clerking team in order to continue to grow and manage this well-established team is essential.

The Senior Family Clerk will report to the Head Clerk and will be required to actively manage a team of experienced clerking staff. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate that they have the capability to meet the day to day demands of managing a busy and successful team of barristers including:

• An understanding of the family law legal market, business development and motivated to implement marketing initiatives

• Possessing excellent relationship management skills and the ability to motivate a team of clerks and barristers to deliver an exceptional service

• Knowledge of practise management including the ability to develop and support individual barristers practice and career objectives

• To develop positive working relationships with current and prospective professional clients in order to continue to deliver outstanding client service

• Experience of diary and practice management, fees negotiation, knowledge of fees procedures and regulatory requirements

For full details, please contact Chambers People only. This is an exclusive assignment – please note that direct or third-party applications to Dere Street Barristers will be forwarded to Chambers People.

Confidential enquiries to Martin Poulter on 07947 242325 or Richard Ansell on 07740 935033

or email help@chamberspeople.com