Magdalen Chambers is a highly regarded chambers based in Exeter with 40 members who practice in Civil and Family law. The chambers have a regional and national client base, and members are featured in various legal directories.

Our client is seeking to employ a suitably experienced Clerk for the Family Team, which consists of 25 barristers who practice in this sector. They will also supervise a more junior team clerk.

The Family Clerk is responsible for the delivery of first-class clerking and practice development services to the Family Team and chambers. They also contribute as required to chambers’ management and administration.

Key duties include:

• Proactive practice management, including fair distribution of unallocated cases.

• Accurate and efficient diary and case management.

• Timely fee negotiation, billing, and fee collection (including aged debt)

• Individual practice development work including managing regular practice meetings for members of the Family law team

• Business development and marketing with members and colleagues in line with chambers’ overall Business Development Plan

• Contributing as required to Family team meetings and active participation in chambers’ management meetings.