Trainee Clerk - Family Law

Trainee Clerk - Family Law

Cardiff City Centre

Up to circa £35,000 (DOE)

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 6:00pm, or as required)

TSR Legal is delighted to be working on behalf of a busy and well-established Family Law team in Cardiff, seeking to appoint a Trainee Clerk. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual looking to develop a career in legal clerking or practice management within a fast-paced and professional environment.

This role would suit someone who thrives under pressure, enjoys building strong working relationships, and takes pride in delivering a high standard of service.

The Role

As Trainee Clerk, you will play a key role in supporting the Family Law team, acting as a central point of contact to ensure the smooth progression of matters. You will liaise regularly with barristers, solicitors, clients, and third parties, often managing multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day support to barristers and solicitors
• Communicating confidently and professionally via telephone, email, and in person
• Managing competing priorities and deadlines in a busy office environment
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders
• Handling sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Managing enquiries from solicitors, clients, and third parties, ensuring accurate records are maintained
• Entering and managing instructions, case papers, and notes on the case management system
• Managing barristers' diaries, including court listings, venues, and timings
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, including the BSB Handbook, AML procedures, conflicts, and complaints processes
• Assisting with fee quotes, billing, and fee chasing as directed by senior clerks
• Recording and escalating fee disputes where required
• Deputising for clerks during periods of absence (as agreed)
• Supporting inter-team cooperation to ensure efficient service delivery
• Assisting with seminars, talks, and marketing activities
• Presenting a professional image at all times
• Undertaking any other reasonable duties to support the practice management function

About You

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with in Family Law, particularly Legal Aid matters, is desirable
• Confident and professional telephone manner
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Able to thrive in a busy office and adapt to changing priorities
• Professional, proactive, and detail-oriented
• IT literate and comfortable using case management systems
• Keen to build a long-term career in legal clerking or practice management
• A strong team player with a positive and hardworking attitude

What's on Offer

• Salary up to circa £35,000 (dependent on experience)
• An exciting opportunity within a supportive and professional Cardiff-based organisation
• Exposure to high-quality Family Law work
• A busy and engaging working environment with genuine career development prospects

If you are looking for a role where your organisational skills and communication abilities will truly make an impact, TSR Legal would be pleased to hear from you. Contact Rachel Phillips in confidence or apply below: