Barristers Clerk

Location: South East London

Junior Barristers Clerk

Location:

Seaton - Devon

Hours:

Monday to Friday, between 8:30am and 5.30pm (or as required) Reporting to:
Senior Clerk Salary: £600 for 5 day week (Mon-Fri) | 28 days paid holiday (includes bank holidays) We are recruiting for a Junior Clerk to join a busy and professional barrister clerking team working at our admin offices in Seaton, Devon. Our barristers offer legal services throughout England & Wales. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in clerking and practice management within the legal sector.

On-site 5 days week.

The Role The successful candidate will provide an effective and efficient practice management service, supporting barristers and clerks to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of chambers. You will play a key role in diary management, client liaison and court preparation working closely with the Senior Clerk and the other clerks.

Key Responsibilities General Clerking Duties Providing a high-quality clerking and practice management service at all times Managing high volume email traffic quickly and efficiently Answering telephone calls promptly and professionally Handling enquiries from solicitors, clients and third parties, ensuring accurate records are maintained Entering and managing bookings, digital papers and notes on the booking systems Managing barristers' diaries and ensuring accurate court listings, venues and timings Assisting with fee quotes, billing and fee chasing as directed by Senior Clerk Additional Responsibilities Deputising for clerks during periods of absence, as agreed Supporting inter-team cooperation to ensure efficient service delivery Presenting a professional image of chambers at all times Undertaking any other reasonable duties required to support the practice management function

The Ideal Candidate Highly organised with strong attention to detail Professional, reliable and able to work under pressure Confident communicator with good written and verbal skills IT literate and comfortable working with case management systems A proactive team player with a strong work ethic What's on Offer Hands-on training and development from experienced clerks Exposure to legal work and court processes A supportive, professional working environment in East Devon