Family Clerk/Legal Secretary

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Direct message the job poster from Simpson Judge Family Clerk – Barristers' Chambers (Chester) – Hybrid Working Offered After Probation Location:Central Chester Reports to:Senior Family Clerk Type:Full-time, Permanent An esteemed and highly regardedBarristers’ Chambersin Chester is seeking aFamily Clerkto join its busy and growing team. The Chambers boasts a strong reputation across family, crime, and civil law, with a highly respected team of 26 family law barristers, including leading counsel. The team handles a broad range of public and private children law, family finance, and property matters across Wales, the North and North West, and the Midlands. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced clerk or an organised, driven individual from a fast-paced legal or administrative background with transferable skills.Legal secretaries with significant audio typing experienceare also encouraged to apply, as this role involves a high volume of typing and documentation. Main Purpose of the Role: Working closely with theSenior Family Clerkand the wider team to ensure the smooth operation of the family team. The role involves supporting barristers' practices and maintaining a high standard of service to clients. Key Responsibilities: Act as a key point of contact for clients and prospective clients. Advise solicitors and clients on suitable counsel, availability, and fee structures. Manage daily scheduling, reallocations, and issue resolution in support of barristers. Maintain proactive communication with courts, solicitors, and internal staff. Record outcomes from court work, conferences, and paperwork. Support business development by maintaining and developing referrer relationships. Attend networking events and marketing initiatives when required. Ensure compliance with Chambers’ policies and procedures. Provide general administrative and clerking support to the team. Skills and Experience Required: Excellent communication and organisational skills. Ability to manage a busy workload independently and as part of a team. Professional, client-focused attitude with attention to detail. Experience clerking a family team ishighly desirable . Candidates from similar professional or high-pressure environmentswill also be considered if they can demonstrate strong transferable skills. Legal secretaries with substantial audio typing experienceare welcome to apply, as the role requires high levels of document production and typing. Full-time office-based during probation Hybrid working (1–2 days per week) available post-probation Supportive team environment with career development opportunities Competitive salary based on experience:£25,000 – £40,000 If you’re a confident, proactive individual looking to build or further a career in a leading legal environment, we would love to hear from you. Seniority levelSeniority level Not Applicable Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Legal Industries Staffing and Recruiting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Simpson Judge by 2x Get notified about new Legal Clerk jobs inChester, England, United Kingdom . Chester, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Liverpool, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Liverpool, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago Liverpool, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Liverpool, England, United Kingdom 20 hours ago Chester, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Liverpool, England, United Kingdom £24,000.00-£28,000.00 2 hours ago Legal and Business Affairs Executive/ ParalegalLiverpool, England, United Kingdom £23,600.00-£23,600.00 1 month ago Liverpool, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago Paralegal (Clinical Negligence - Liverpool)Wirral, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Wrexham, Wales, United Kingdom 3 hours ago Wirral, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Liverpool, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago Chester, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Liverpool, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Liverpool, England, United Kingdom 1 hour ago Liverpool, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Liverpool, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Liverpool, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Liverpool, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-07-18