Junior Clerk

We are seeking a bright, ambitious junior clerk to join our busy clerking team.

The clerks’ room is the operational hub within a set of chambers, responsible for managing the practice and business activities of its members and is crucial to the smooth running and success of chambers.

You will need strong interpersonal skills and a real ‘can-do’ attitude. You will be resilient and capable, possessing fundamental practice management skills required for this rewarding career path.

Principle duties include:

General administrative duties

Daily Court listings for hearings in the Crown and Magistrates Courts

Updating barrister diaries and case data within the LEX system

Liaising with solicitors and CPS about cases

Efficient management and distribution of incoming communications, and papers/instructions

• Document management: ensure that documents delivered to Chambers or received by email or post are dealt with promptly, appropriately, and efficiently.

The list of duties is not exhaustive - chambers expect all clerks to deal with any other day to day tasks as reasonably requested.

Person specification:

• GCSEs in English and Maths, grades C or above or equivalent

• Articulate in both verbal and written communications.
• Demonstrate initiative and be a good team player.

• The ability to perform accurately under pressure, in a busy and demanding environment.
• Excellent IT skills
• Be flexible; have a positive attitude and possess the ability to learn quickly and to adapt to new processes.
• Well presented with a high standard of personal appearance

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £24,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Nottingham, NG1 1HF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/11/2024
Reference ID: junior clerk application