Assistant Practice Manager (1843)

Our client 15NBS is a set of Barristers Chambers offering expert advice and representation in criminal and regulatory law. Chambers is currently seeking a new permanent Assistant Practice Manager.

The Assistant Practice Manager reports to the Chambers Director and in his absence to the Practice Manager. Alongside the Chambers Director and Practice Manager they are responsible for assisting with the day-to-day running of chambers and will have direct responsibility for overseeing/managing the Junior Practice Manager.

Job Description

• Liaising with those instructing as to the most appropriate counsel to deal with their case, having regard to the seriousness of the case, counsels availability, experience and any potential conflicts of interest

• Liaising with courts as to listing and making requests as appropriate. To include liaising with any interested parties in respect of listings, for example where attempting to alter a fixed date it is imperative that all interested parties are consulted

• Agreeing fees as required and appropriate in conjunction with Director/Practice Manager
• Keeping counsel and other clerks informed of any relevant diary alterations, potential clashes and diary issues

• Keeping those instructed informed of diary developments, eg, where a case is running longer than expected, as it is vital that affected parties are notified at the earliest possible opportunity

• Notifying other clerks (in particular the Director) of cases that are likely to come into Chambers

• Crown Court Lists: assisting the Practice Manager to check the daily court lists and the re-allocation of work for the following day.

• Billing of all types of cases including both Defence and Prosecution Crown Court cases, Magistrates Court cases and private fees. Monitoring reports to manage all unbilled cases and also working alongside the Finance Manager to liaise with solicitors over the payment of fees.

• Deputise for the other Clerks in their absences and cover essential aspects of their responsibilities in their absence

• Client Relationship Development and Management: contribute to the development of new business and the maintenance of good client relationships through direct contact with clients over the telephone, and at chambers marketing events

All applicants are requested to complete an Equality, Diversity & Inclusion form, available here.

We are committed to equality and to fostering diversity in our profession.

We will treat everyone equally and irrespective of their age, background, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Please advise us in advance of the interview if you have any access needs (including those arising from neurodiversity) and/or require reasonable adjustments for the interview so that we can make appropriate arrangements.

ABC will undertake general online searches for the shortlisted candidate(s), this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok and YouTube. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available. Any areas of concern will be discussed with the candidate(s).

For all enquiries please contact:

ABC Chambers Solutions LLP on 0203 890 8190 44 Southampton Buildings, London, WC2A 1AP

To apply for this role please e-mail a comprehensive CV and covering letter to one of the team or contact them directly for a confidential discussion:

Hudson Brewer – Hudson@abcllp.com

Georgina Sundown Georgina@abcllp.com

0203 890 8190

All third-party applications will be forwarded to ABC Chambers Solutions.