Recruitment

Tenancy

The recruitment of able and committed barristers is fundamental to the continued success of College Chambers. We welcome applications from those with experience at the Bar.

The qualities we look for from a candidate are:

• Academic achievement

• Integrity

• Empathy and the ability to communicate with clients

• An aptitude for advocacy

We welcome applications from established practitioners. Please apply to the Head of Chambers, Daniel Nother, at College Chambers, 19 Carlton Crescent, Southampton, SO15 2ET. All applications are treated in the strictest confidence and in accordance with the Equality and Diversity Code for the Bar.

Pupillage

Chambers takes a long-term view towards pupillage so as to guarantee our quality of service and enhance our reputation through the careful selection of future tenants. Our recruitment process reflects the high standards necessary to become a member of Chambers.

Our pupils can expect a comprehensive range of work, excellent and intensive training, and a good level of funding. Each pupil is given a dedicated pupil supervisor who will provide the correct balance between tutoring and assessment.

During the second six months of pupillage, our pupils will have the opportunity to take on work in their own right, supported by the breadth and depth of knowledge from College Chambers and providing a solid foundation for the development of practice beyond pupillage and into tenancy.

All pupillages are advertised on the Pupillage Gateway.

The Pupillage Policy can be found here.

A copy of The Pupillage Application Form can be found here.

Our Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form can be found here.

Mini Pupillage

Chambers welcomes applications for mini-pupillage from those aged 18 or over and have finished the first year of their undergraduate degree (not necessarily in Law). Applications are accepted by email (CV and covering letter) and will be considered once a month.

Please click here to view our Mini-Pupillage Policy for more information about how to apply. Our Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form can be found here. We especially welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

Lincoln's Inn offer a Mini Pupillage Grant Scheme where financial assistance is provided to students who have secured a mini pupillage but need additional funds to complete it. The fund is intended to help with costs associated with travel, accommodation and professional clothing. Further details of the scheme and how to apply can be found here.

Staff Recruitment

Chambers staff are integral to the running of the business, roles include Clerks, Administration and Financial Management. Details of any vacancies are listed below:

College Chambers is looking to recruit a First Junior Clerk / Experienced Administrator

The successful candidate will be joining a hard-working and busy clerking and administration team based in Southampton. This is a senior position based in the Clerks Room and with that the individual will have sole responsibility for deputising for the Senior Clerk in their absence.

Accordingly, this role requires the individual to have significant clerking or administration experience and be able to the provide clients and barristers with the highest standard of service without supervision.

The successful candidate must have first-class communication, decision-making and interpersonal skills, possess impeccable attention to detail, be an effective problem-solver, have demonstrable and confident decision-making skills together with exceptional organisational and multi-tasking abilities.

At College Chambers we pride ourselves and are widely recognised for our exceptional client care. The successful candidate must be experienced in delivering high level client care and possess outstanding relationship building skills.

The role requires the candidate to have experience in mentoring and motivating team members to ensure Chambers’ high standards are consistently achieved.

Salary is negotiable subject to experience.

If you would like a confidential discussion in regard to this vacancy please do not hesitate to contact our Senior Clerk/Practice Director, J-P Schulz, on 02380 230338

Please apply by email to jp@college-chambers.co.uk enclosing a CV and a covering letter setting out your suitability for the role together with details of salary expectation.

Details of the role can be found here.