An opportunity has arisen to join Trinity's Criminal and Regulatory clerking team in Newcastle.
The role involves working closely with colleagues to ensure the smooth running of Chambers, appropriate support for members and their practices, as well as delivering a highly efficient service to Chambers' broad range of clients, partner agencies and external stakeholders.
To secure the most appropriate person, Chambers has an open approach as to the level of experience any incoming person has and welcomes applications from experienced clerks or practice managers, those working in similarly fast-paced environments with transferable skills and those seeking to begin a career in a demanding and rewarding environment.
The Role – Core duties will include (training and development provided where required):
- Assisting with the overall practice and diary management
- Allocate hearings and conferences to appropriate counsel
- Quoting and agreeing members’ fees for appropriate cases
- Liaising with courts and solicitors, including both oral and written correspondence
- Client care and liaison
The successful candidate will:
- Be highly organised with strong interpersonal skills
- Offer excellent written and oral communication skills
- Possess high attention to detail
- Possess a professional application and attitude
- Be a team player capable of supporting other members of the team
In return, the successful candidate will receive:
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- Competitive holiday allowance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Pension
To apply for this position, please forward a CV, which clearly outlines your suitability to Chambers' exclusively retained consultants, GRL Legal here. No agencies please.
Closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 12th February 2024 – initial interviews for suitable applicants will be taking place immediately.
Trinity's clerking teams are widely recognised in the leading legal directories, recent entries include:
"The clerks deliver a first-class service and go above and beyond." "They have an excellent clerking team - readily available, responsive, realistic on fees and easy to work with." "The service from the clerks is exceptional. They are always willing to assist." "Trinity Chambers has one of the best set of clerks in the North East Circuit." "The clerks are approachable, friendly and very organised."
Chambers & Partners
"All clerks within the Chambers are extremely friendly and will try to accommodate any specific requests. There is often a wide selection of Counsel available and they are happy to take the time to discuss the needs of individual cases and advise on Counsel they consider most suited. They are prompt in responding to communications and will forward on information which they consider may be of interest."
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