Clerk

Are you interested in joining an international legal business and providing high level professional support?   Then we would love to hear from you…DWF Chambers is looking to recruit a Clerk to join the existing clerking team. Location to be agreed – preferably Manchester based but other DWF office locations considered for an exceptional candidate.

This is an in-house Clerking role within a top 20 national law firm. The successful candidate will assist the clerking team led by Senior Clerk, Josh Finn, with the smooth running of Clerking services across the national practice. This is a hybrid role with flexibility for office / home working.

Indicative Salary: £25,000 – £30,000, with the possibility of a higher salary depending on the applicant’s qualifications and experience.

Closing date for applications:     5pm 22 January 2025

What we are looking for:

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Barrister’s Clerk to join our team at DWF Chambers. The team has grown significantly in recent years and now comprises 24 Advocates. This role will play a key part in managing the daily operations of Chambers, providing administrative support to barristers, and maintaining relationships with clients and solicitors. This position requires excellent communication and organisational skills. The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience in a Clerking role but we will consider applicants with similar experience. Full training on DWF systems will be given. In addition, the successful candidate will possess: 

• Basic to intermediate IT and keyboard skills with knowledge of Word, Excel and database programmes;
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy;
• A good team spirit with proven team working skills;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Familiarity with LEX is desirable.

What you will be doing:

The successful candidate will:

• Organise and maintain the barristers’ diaries, schedule court hearings and appointments, and deal with court listings;
• Deal with queries from clients and solicitors professionally and courteously;
• Agree fees with clients and send bills using our internal software;
• Build and maintain relationships with solicitors and other legal professionals;
• Attend client networking events;
• Work effectively and efficiently, both independently – and in collaboration – with the team on a daily basis.

Interested candidates may contact Josh Finn (Senior Clerk) for a confidential discussion:

07734 235 421– josh.finn@dwf.law

To apply, please email a CV and covering letter to: josh.finn@dwf.law

What we can offer:

We want you to feel valued and rewarded by your time at DWF. We understand the importance of offering you a reward package that goes beyond simply salary. That’s why, when you join DWF, you’ll be given a choice. You can pick from a range of benefits, allowing you to build a package that suits your needs and lifestyle, as well as those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits (medical insurance, life insurance, pension and 25 days annual leave), we offer flexible benefits which include season ticket loans, holiday buy / sell scheme, gym memberships, health assessments, cycle to work, retail vouchers and dining cards. We are also happy to discuss flexible working patterns.

About DWF:

We are a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services, operating across eight key sectors in over 35 global locations with around 5,000 people. 

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at DWF:

Nurturing talent is very important to us. We are committed to equal opportunities in all areas of work and business. We want people to achieve their best, which will positively impact on our clients and communities in which we live and work. At DWF we empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.

Disability Support:

We will make reasonable adjustments to help you perform at your best. Please contact the DWF Recruitment team and tell us what adjustments you need either to submit an application for a vacancy, or if you require any reasonable adjustment should you be invited to interview. We are committed to an ongoing programme of improvements to provide access to all.