New Staff

Various chambers have appointed new staff recently at Senior Clerk level - including chambers in London and Leeds! This will increase the amount of movement for more junior staff in due course - Chambers People often sees an increase in activity between 3-4 weeks after the new appointment has been made as the chambers decide on what they are going to do about recruiting a replacement member of staff, and then instruct Chambers People to find that person!
Chambers People

Things are hotting up....

We are getting to the time of year when staff in chambers start thinking about topping up their tans, and planning to get away from the pressure cooker environment that is chambers. We at Chambers People are noticing a trend for senior staff to take holidays during the legal term now. A few years ago that would have been unheard of. This is probably due to modern communications meaning that you can get a clerk anywhere in the world now by phone or email!
Chambers People

Salary increases

Some chambers have just completed their salary reviews for staff, and in some cases, have given little or no pay rise to staff. This is despite the fact that the cost of rail travel has gone up and petrol prices are approaching a record high level. If you have had such a neutral pay rise, we would like to hear from you to see whether this is a trend that is growing.
Chambers People