Garden Court Chambers is a large and dynamic Barristers' Chambers with a team of staff who provide the clerking, financial, marketing and administrative support for over 180 barristers. We are a diverse set, specialising in all aspects of human rights and social welfare law, including crime, family law, housing, immigration, and civil law.
We are based in a Grade 1 listed building in Lincoln's Inn Fields, close to Holborn tube station and a range of shops, bars and restaurants.
We now have a vacancy within the Family Practice Team – Deputy Family Practice Manager. This is a full-time role.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and conscientious person to assist and support our Family Practice Team. The successful candidate will have clerking experience in a Barristers’ Chambers, ideally in dealing with cases in Family Practice areas.
The post requires good organisational and administrative skills, excellent attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills and telephone manners.
SALARY, BENEFITS AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- This position attracts a salary of £40,000 pa, plus a range of staff benefits.
- Hours: 9.00 to 17:30 or 9.30 to 18.00 Monday to Friday, with one hour for lunch.
- Holidays: 25 days per annum (plus bank holidays) pro rata.
- Interest-free season ticket loan.
- The successful applicant will be required to sign an undertaking of confidentiality.
- Hybrid working (three days in chambers and two working from home).
HOW TO APPLY
Please download the full job description here.
To apply, please return the application form and the equal opportunities form to Saleh Ahmed at saleha@gclaw.co.uk
CLOSING AND INTERVIEW DATES
The closing date for applications will be 4 pm on Monday 7 August 2023. The interviews are expected to take place in the week beginning Monday 14 August 2023.
Garden Court is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination and to encouraging diversity. Applications from ethnic minority and women candidates are welcome. We seek to operate a fair recruitment process.
