Deputy Practice Manager - Competitive Salary

Devereux Chambers ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Devereux Chambers is a leading set of Chambers with 54 barristers, including 12 QCs, supported by an experienced and enthusiastic team of practice managers and business services staff. We are known for our friendly workplace culture, progressive approach and professional work ethic. We have an excellent reputation for the quality of our work. Our principal fields of practice are in commercial litigation; serious injury and clinical negligence; employment and tax. Chambers is seeking to recruit a Deputy Practice Manager. The prime focus of the role is practice and client development. The candidate will be expected to ensure the efficient and structured organisation of the relevant team of barristers. The Deputy Practice Manager role includes routine general clerking and administration duties on behalf of an appointed team of barristers, as directed by a Practice Manager and the Chambers Director. The Deputy Practice Manager will be required to deputise for the Practice Manager, as necessary and will be responsible for supporting and overseeing the work of the team’s Assistant Practice Manager, providing at desk training as required. Candidates should possess a minimum of 5 GSCE's at A-C (or equivalent), including maths and English, excellent interpersonal skills, a focused and proactive approach and be articulate and client friendly. Previous experience, in Chambers/other professional services environment would be beneficial, but not essential, providing you can provide evidence of equivalent skill set. To apply for this position, please follow the link below to complete and upload your application form directly to the Devereux recruitment portal. Applications close at noon on: Friday 3 April 2020. Please note that only completed applications submitted on a Devereux application form via the link to the Devereux jobs board will be considered. Devereux is an equal opportunities and London Living Wage employer.