Practice Manager / Junior Barristers' Clerk - Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence Bristol This is a unique role for an established Personal Injury/Clinical Negligence Paralegal/Case Handler who is looking to move away from their fee-earning role in a law firm and pivot their career at a leading Bristol chambers as an Assistant Practice Manager/Barristers Clerk. This role will use your current legal knowledge and develop other skills such as management of the civil team, client relationships, negotiations and business development. The Role: Act as the key point of contact between solicitors, law firms and counsel throughout the lifecycle of a case Review incoming enquiries, understand the nature of each PI/Clin Neg matter and match cases to suitable counsel based on experience, availability and rates Manage day-to-day progression of cases, including organising hearings, conferences and meetings Handle fee negotiations Coordinate bundles and case preparation requirements, ensuring counsel have what they need in good time Support barristers' practice development through regular reviews, diary management and business development activity Build and maintain strong relationships with instructing solicitors, attending events, meetings and networking opportunities once established in the role What experience is required: You may currently work in a law firm or insurance company as a fee-earning paralegal or case handler specifically focussed in the personal injury/clinical negligence sector either claimant or defendant. Suitable backgrounds might include: Legal executives, paralegals or assistants in PI/Clin Neg Claims handlers within insurance companies PI/Clin Neg fee earners seeking a non-targeted, people-focused role Those with partial or completed CILEx, LPC or bar training Key traits: Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to build rapport and manage relationships at all levels Organisational ability and confidence handling multiple moving parts A collaborative, service-oriented mindset – the role combines elements of coaching, coordination and commercial awareness Gravitas and professionalism when dealing with both clients and counsel The emphasis is on the ability to support and develop others while maintaining excellent client service. Additional Information: Opportunities to specialise further in practice management and business development Exposure to a wide range of cases and senior practitioners No requirement to travel to court Opportunities to attend client events, seminars and networking This is such an exciting opportunity if you are fed up on fee-earning and want to expand your career and skills but remain in a legal sector. Click now to apply with your CV or contact Loraine Silvester at G2 Legal for a confidential chat. INDMADS