*Job summary*
Berkson Family Law is a long-established Liverpool practice specialising exclusively in *children and family law* under the Legal Aid scheme.
We are seeking an experienced *Senior Clerk / Managing Clerk* to provide day-to-day leadership of our clerking team, ensuring efficient case progression, excellent client service, and consistent fee generation.
This is a senior post combining *supervisory responsibility* with *active fee-earning*. You will oversee the workflow of junior clerks and paralegals, monitor time recording, encourage performance, and personally contribute to fee-earning through case preparation and procedural work.
*Key responsibilities*
* Lead and motivate the team of clerks and junior paralegals.
* Allocate and oversee daily workflow and bundle preparation.
* Monitor time recording, productivity, and billing performance.
* Provide procedural guidance and mentoring on Legal Aid family work.
* Undertake fee-earning activities: drafting applications, statements, and client correspondence; preparing Legal Aid documentation; assisting solicitors with hearings.
* Conduct file checks and ensure LAA and SRA compliance.
* Report weekly to management on performance, billing, and team development.
*About you*
* Minimum *3 years’ experience* in a Legal Aid family or children law environment.
* Proven ability to supervise or mentor junior staff.
* Confident knowledge of *Legal Aid billing, file management, and family procedure*.
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to balance leadership and personal fee-earning effectively.
* Professional, approachable, and capable of motivating others.
*What we offer*
* Competitive salary £40,000 – £45,000 + bonus.
* Private health insurance and pension.
* Ongoing CPD and leadership development support.
* Opportunity to shape a growing Legal Aid practice and influence its culture.
* Supportive environment with direct access to senior management.
*How to apply*
Please send your CV and a brief covering letter explaining your supervisory experience, fee-earning background, and approach to managing a busy Legal Aid family team to *c.pattinson@berksonglobe.org*
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Private medical insurance
* Profit sharing
Work Location: In person