Recruitment
Service, skills and success
Civitas Law is an innovative and progressive barristers’ chambers that achieves its service commitments to clients through strong teams of experienced, specialist barristers and client support staff.
The set consistently progresses for the benefit of members and clients alike, making this a rewarding and motivating chambers to join, either as a tenant, pupil or member of staff. Our unique and long-standing knowledge of client needs and expectations helps us to meet the needs of our clients and communities and tailor our services accordingly. We care because it matters to them and look for those with the same values and vision to be a part of our success.
Opportunities for all
Civitas Law is an Equal Opportunities employer. We operate a strict policy of non-discrimination on grounds of race, creed, colour, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We offer equal opportunities for all both as an employer of our support staff and in our selection of pupils and tenants. We operate maternity / paternity and childcare policies.
If you would like to join us, please contact David Jones, Chambers Director or other members of Chambers in the strictest of confidence on 0845 0713 007. Alternatively, please email recruitment@civitaslaw.com
Pupillage
Civitas Law only grants pupillages to candidates we regard as prospective tenants. Inevitably therefore, our selection process is rigorous.
Pupillages starting in 2016
Our pupils normally come under the supervision of up to four pupil supervisors during the 12-month pupillage, with regular appraisal meetings being conducted. Pupils will be given the opportunity to undertake a full range of our work, whilst broadening their experience with the pupil supervisor and other members of Chambers.
What we are looking for
We are looking to recruit exceptional candidates who are able to demonstrate a high level competence in the following areas:
- intellectual ability;
- market awareness;
- ability to work under pressure;
- written communication skills;
- oral advocacy skills; motivation;
- customer focus; and
- determination.
An intention to pursue practice from Civitas Law is also sought.
Funding
Chambers is offering a grant of £12,000 for each 12-month pupillage.
Pupils are expected to appear in the civil courts and/or tribunals during their 2nd 6 months of pupillage: the income received during pupillage for such work is not subject to any chambers' deductions.
When are you able to start?
Civitas Law is looking to award up to two pupilages starting in 2016. We would ideally like one of them to start early in the year. Chambers is open to 2nd and 3rd six applications throughout the year.
How and when to apply
Please apply by CV and covering letter addressed to Anthony Vines by email to recruitment@civitaslaw.com. Please also submit a completed Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form.
Deadline for applications: 4pm on Friday 18th December 2015.
Interviews
We are planning to interview during January 2016.
Pupillages starting in 2017
Chambers will not be announcing its position on pupillages starting in 2017 until next year.
Contact: recruitment@civitaslaw.com
Mini Pupillage
Chambers offers mini-pupillages to those who are 17 years of age or above, who have a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C or above and who appear to have the skills and motivation to come to the Bar.
Priority is given to those who are university students. We try to make each mini-pupillage for a period of a couple of days up to a working-week dependent upon work levels. The mini-pupil may attend court or conferences with members of chambers and may meet tenants and our current pupil barrister.
Prospective applicants should be aware that they have to arrange their own transport and the arrangements for the mini-pupillage can change at short notice.
Please send your letter supported by a current c.v. to:
Anthony Vines, Head of Pupillage
Civitas Law - Civil and Public Law Barristers
Global Reach
Celtic Gateway
Cardiff Bay
CF11 0SN
Established Practitioners
Civitas Law welcomes applications to join chambers, including from groups of practitioners, from those who are already established in our specialist fields.
Our barristers practice from grade 1 office premises in Cardiff Bay with excellent communication links to the M4 and beyond. We have an experienced, courteous and efficient team of staff who assist in managing all aspects of our barristers’ practices, including marketing, diary management, fee collection and client care.
Do consider how chambers, including our clerks, have fared in the new edition of The Legal 500.
We recognise that those interested in applying may wish to speak informally about such application first. Do feel free to telephone either Nick David Jones or Richard Cole on a confidential basis.
Statement of commitment to equality and diversity
Applications, which will be treated on a confidential basis, should be sent to karen.ling@civitaslaw.com.
Clerks & Client Support
The delivery of the service, standards and success values of Civitas Law is expertly supported by the professional and highly responsive Clerking and Client Support teams in chambers.
As well as a strong and experienced Clerking Team, which supports and guides the 21-strong members of chambers through each highly specialised practice area, Civitas Law boasts an enviable Administration and client Support Team.
We welcome applications for current positions from those who are self-driven, motivated, able to work as part of a team and wish to benefit from the success of chambers and the rewards of dealing with a variety of clients and services.
Civitas Law is an equal opportunities employer. We operate a strict policy of non-discrimination on grounds of race, creed, colour, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We offer equal opportunities for all as an employer of our support staff and operate competitive maternity / paternity and childcare policies.