Garden Court North Chambers is a progressive set of barristers with a strong commitment to publicly funded work, to offering representation to those disadvantaged by discrimination and inequality or with multiple and complex needs, to challenging the state, to fighting for justice, and to undertaking work pro bono in appropriate cases where funding is unavailable. It is these values which have underpinned our entire ethos since the foundation of Chambers in 1996 by a group of young barristers… Show more Garden Court North Chambers is a progressive set of barristers with a strong commitment to publicly funded work, to offering representation to those disadvantaged by discrimination and inequality or with multiple and complex needs, to challenging the state, to fighting for justice, and to undertaking work pro bono in appropriate cases where funding is unavailable. It is these values which have underpinned our entire ethos since the foundation of Chambers in 1996 by a group of young barristers wanting to provide a radical alternative to the more traditional barristers’ chambers.As a member of the Practice team I deal primarily deal with matters in relation to Crime, Immigration and Housing, though Chambers does deal with work across a number of areas. Show less

I worked as a part of the criminal Clerking team and I was based in Liverpool although I did cover all the areas where SJB operated. My duties included, but were not limited to diary management, entering briefs and paperwork, chasing papers, billing, chasing fees and liaising with the Courts, Chambers and Solicitors about listings.My main focus however was in ensuring that a clients needs were met. Whether this was negotiating fees, arranging a listing or ensuring that the correct… Show more I worked as a part of the criminal Clerking team and I was based in Liverpool although I did cover all the areas where SJB operated. My duties included, but were not limited to diary management, entering briefs and paperwork, chasing papers, billing, chasing fees and liaising with the Courts, Chambers and Solicitors about listings.My main focus however was in ensuring that a clients needs were met. Whether this was negotiating fees, arranging a listing or ensuring that the correct Barrister was instructed for the right case then I would always aim to provide the best service possible. Show less

My roles here were to book Barrister's into Court, help manage chambers diary as part of a team, liaise between solicitor's, Court's and Barrister's, chase up briefs and other paperwork, check court timetables, bill cases and help to ensure that the post and DX was completed each day.

I was responsible for printing briefs sent into chambers, sorting out the mail and taking urgent papers by hand to the courts or solicitors of Liverpool. My duties also encompassed other tasks when required such as taking messages and logging paperwok into the system so that it can accessed by the barristers as soon as possible.

If I was working on the bar I would deal with customers, by handling drinks orders and ensuring that people were old enough and not too drunk to drink. I also dealt with stock and cash handling and ensured that the bar area and pub where kept clean. If I was working in the kitchen I would cook food to a high quality whilst ensuring that health and safety procedue was followed and that the kitchen was always in a clean and safe manner. I would also deal with the stock delivery and ensure that… Show more If I was working on the bar I would deal with customers, by handling drinks orders and ensuring that people were old enough and not too drunk to drink. I also dealt with stock and cash handling and ensured that the bar area and pub where kept clean. If I was working in the kitchen I would cook food to a high quality whilst ensuring that health and safety procedue was followed and that the kitchen was always in a clean and safe manner. I would also deal with the stock delivery and ensure that food that was out of date was thrown away and replaced by fresh ingredients as soon as possible Show less

I worked in this company as a sales assistant part time whilst at college and University. My role involved cash handling, helping customers, stock replenishment and taking charge of deliveries, keeping the shop tidy and ensuring the successful operation of the business