Victorian Barristers' Clerks Association
Victorian Barristers' Clerks Association - Established 2024
Barrister Clerks
A Barristers’ Clerk strives to be a trusted advisor to solicitors, clients, and the barristers they represent.
Barristers’ Clerks act for a ‘List’ of barristers. They are responsible for assisting and advising solicitors about the barristers on their list regarding the nature of their practice, fee rates, suitability, and, more importantly, availability for a particular matter.
A Clerk can provide information regarding availability on a particular date and, if appropriate, immediately enter your brief into the diary, which is synced with their barristers’ calendars.
This saves an enormous amount of time and, often, frustration. While some firms may have their own “preferred List of Barristers,” clerks can advise as to other barristers who may also be suitable and whom the clients aren’t aware of.
The Clerks employ junior clerks, marketing staff, reception staff, and miscellaneous administration staff. The clerks’ accounts staff process Barristers’ accounts to solicitors, manage payments to their barristers and arrange monthly outstanding fee reports to clients.
