ABC is not a traditional recruitment agency, nor do we act like one. We regard our long-term relationship with our Chambers’ clients as sacrosanct. We do not simply fill vacancies, but pride ourselves on also helping to build careers for those working within Barristers’ Chambers.
We are immensely proud of our success rate in the number of candidates who have found their optimum job role and thrive in their new work environment. As well as offering exceptional care from the start of your application, our consultants stay with you every step of the way, even long after you are in post, we will check in with you every so often to see how you are getting on and will always be available for confidential advice.
With a huge amount of Chambers experience amongst us, we truly know the industry inside out. We work with the majority of the country’s leading sets and are the first choice for many, having built up a strong and respected relationship with many Senior Clerks’, Heads of Chambers and CEO’s.
We are instructed on all levels of Chambers support staff from starter positions through to Senior Clerks’ and CEO’s. Please use the contact form or submit your cv with a short covering note to start the process and see how we might assist you.
Please email your CV to enquiries@abcllp.com with a short covering note to start the process and see how we might assist you.
Below is a list of some of the support staff roles available in a set of Chambers. Do not be misled by some of the job titles—they are often historic and sometime do not reveal the true nature of the role. ‘Fees Clerk’ for example could be more likened to a combination of a Credit Controller, Billing Clerk, Costs Draftsman or Accounts Receivable Clerk, outside of Chambers.
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Starting salaries: c£London Living Wage/National Living Wage Average working hours: 08:30am – 6:30pm Job purpose: To provide assistance to the Senior Clerk & Junior Clerks in the management and administration of the Clerks’ room The hours can be long and for the first few years the job can entail the fetching and carrying of large volumes of documents to and from Court, in what is essentially a runner position. The reward for the hard working and diligent can be advancement to the next step of a rewarding and satisfying career in Practice Management for the Bar. The starter positions ideally suit a recent school leaver or graduate with a natural aptitude for hard work and with the ability to interact with a variety of different personalities, often from many different walks of life. They will have the ability to think quickly, work well under pressure and show initiative, whilst being able to work easily within a team environment. Duties may include:
The clerking team, led by the Senior Clerk, manages the business activities of the whole of Chambers and the practices of the individual barristers. Where Chambers also has a Chief Executive Officer, the Senior Clerk can sometimes operate jointly with the CEO, sometimes above them and sometimes below. A good Clerk can be pivotal to the success of a set of Chambers and the financial reward for the most successful can be substantial. Depending on the size of Chambers, the usual duties below can be the sole responsibility of the Senior Clerk or by way of overseeing a subordinate who deals with the day-to-day aspects.
The role of a Fees Clerk is key to Chambers reaching its full earnings potential. Fees Clerks deal with all aspects of fee billing and collection and the post may be solitary or as part of a large team, depending on the size of Chambers. An important part of the role is to maintain and develop an effective and professional credit control system for Chambers. Salaries for ‘starter’ positions can be c£London Living Wage. Initial training is usually given on the job. Experienced Fees Clerks can expect to attain significantly more, with the potential for those with proven skills or experience of managing a fees team, rising substantially above that. New entrants will need to: Duties may include:
Marketing Executives/Assistants and Marketing Managers play a vital role within Chambers and the demand for such candidates is increasing rapidly. The role would ideally suit a marketing graduate or a candidate who has previous experience within a similar field, your main task is to promote Chambers through a varied set of campaigns and strategies. It’s very important to have a thorough understanding of the market and who your target audience is as well as having a thorough understanding of social media platforms such as twitter and LinkedIn and a basic understanding of email marketing software such as Mailchimp or Newsweaver. You will benefit in this role by being forward-thinking, creative and ‘hands-on’ when it comes to initiating marketing ideas and strategies. That being said, it is often the case that the bigger marketing and branding strategies are orchestrated by a business developer, administrator or senior clerk, and it is your role to understand fully what they and Chambers are hoping to accomplish and assist them in achieving this. Duties may include: The person:
The Admin Assistant within chambers reports to the Chambers Administrator/ Chambers Manager/ CEO and provides them support in the efficient operation of Chambers, specifically in the noon-clerking or fee-related business matters. An Admin Assistant must be flexible with their daily tasks with the ability to prioritise, have excellent communication skills, have a methodical approach, the ability to work on their own or as part of a team, good IT skills and be organised with attention to detail. Duties may include:
Average working hours: 09:00am – 6:00pm The receptionist within Chambers reports to the Chambers Administrator/ Chambers Manager/ CEO. As with many businesses a receptionist position within chambers is a vital role, as you are the first point of contact to everyone entering the building including; Staff, Barristers, solicitors and other various visitors. It is important that the receptionist is approachable, personable and well presented at all times with ability to adapt to people from all walks of life. Ideal skills for this position would include good organisation, excellent communication and attention to detail. Duties may include:
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