Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the day to day operation of the Clerks' Room, including managing enquiries, answering telephone calls and ensuring work is prioritised efficiently.
- Proactively managing Counsel's diaries by chasing papers and ensuring all documentation is received in advance of hearings, conferences and other commitments.
- Accurately recording instructions, briefs and case information within the LEX case management system.
- Managing the exchange and filing of Skeleton Arguments, ensuring compliance with court deadlines and procedural requirements.
- Coordinating hearing dates and liaising with solicitors, defendants and court staff to arrange listings where required.
- Assisting with Chambers' business development by maintaining the website, updating members' profiles and publishing social media content.
- Providing direct support to the Head Clerk, Senior Management Team and members of Chambers, ensuring a consistently high standard of client service.
Key Skills and Experience
- Previous experience within a Barristers’ Chambers or similar professional services environment is desirable.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands effectively.
- Excellent communication skills with the confidence to liaise professionally with solicitors, Counsel, court staff and clients.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Good IT skills, including experience of case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work independently, using initiative and sound judgement.
- A flexible approach and willingness to support colleagues across the clerking team.
Personal Attributes
- Professional, approachable and confident.
- Calm and resilient under pressure.
- Proactive with a positive, solutions focused attitude.
- Strong team player with an excellent work ethic.
- Committed to delivering outstanding client service and maintaining the highest professional standards.
Additional Information
This is an excellent opportunity for a capable and motivated individual looking to develop their clerking career within a respected and friendly Chambers. The successful candidate will become part of a supportive team and play a key role in the continued success and growth of Chambers.
Equality and Diversity:
We are committed to promoting equal opportunities for all. We positively encourage applications from all sections of the community and operate an equal opportunities approach. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from a minority ethnic background, who are currently under-represented amongst our staff.
Please send a CV and covering letter to Matt Tudor at [email protected] outlining your suitability for the role.
The closing date for applications will be the 31st July 2026
Interviews will take place the week commencing 24th August 2026
Pay: £31,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
