Barristers Clerk Apprentice

Summary

Barristers Clerk is responsible for managing the practices of the barristers in chambers. The clerking teams provide a crucial role in ensuring our barristers diaries and administration are managed efficiently. The clerks manage the whole process including fee negotiations.

Annual wage: £13,312 to £23,795.20 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Wednesday 9 October
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Assisting the senior clerks with the day-to-day management of their Barrister teams
Entering of briefs, instructions, and correspondence on to chambers system
Monitoring of criminal court lists
Monitoring and distribution of chambers incoming emails
Location and/or retrieval of the briefs from the case management system on a daily basis
General clerking duties and undertake additional duties as requested by clerks or members of chambers
Work with billing team to create bills and billing schedules for Barristers work
Represent Linenhall Chambers in a professional, efficient, courteous and friendly manner
Act as an ambassador for Linenhall Chambers at all times
Comply at all times with chamber’s policies and procedures
Take responsibility for own health and safety whilst at work and the health and safety of colleagues and customers
Undertake any other duties that are determined as necessary for the needs of the business that are commensurate with the grade of the post

Where you’ll work

1 STANLEY PLACE

CHESTER

CH1 2LU

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.

Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.

Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.

Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.

Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.

Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.

Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.

Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

More training information

Office 365
Clerking processes and procedures
Time Management
Negotiation skills
Communication skills
Marketing & Business Development

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Motivated
Willing to Learn

About this company

Linenhall Chambers is the leading set of barristers chambers for Chester, North and Mid Wales. Both barristers and clerks are approachable and friendly and work closely together to provide a seamless and supportive service to clients with guidance in plain English (or Welsh!) and without the formality often found in larger sets. We have a long-established tradition of supporting clients in Wales and many of our members are able to provide advice and conduct cases in Welsh.

https://www.lhchambers.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Future permanent full-time position.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST

Stephanie Robyn

stephanie.robyn@ccsw.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000268917.

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