Junior Barristers’ Clerk - Leading Civil/Commercial Barristers’ Chambers, GRL LEGAL

Guardian Jobs; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading civil/commercial barristers' chambers as a Junior Barristers’ Clerk in London. This entry-level position involves extensive support to the Practice Management Team and offers opportunities for professional growth. Candidates are expected to be organized with strong communication skills and will receive full training. Enjoy a range of benefits including a health insurance scheme and generous holidays.

Benefits

Interest free season loan

Membership of health insurance scheme

Life insurance

Pension scheme

25 days holiday plus statutory holidays

Qualifications

• Education to A level standard is desirable.
• Highly organised, with excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Excellent standard of IT literacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide organisational and administrative support to the Practice Management Team.
• Accompany barristers to and from court.
• Process case related queries and record them.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

IT literacy

Education

A Level Education

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Our client is one of the leading civil/commercial Chambers in the country. They have a solid reputation for excellence in both advocacy and advisory work. Ranked in the legal directories as leaders in the field in all their main practice areas, Chambers’ practising members and staff are dedicated to providing the best possible service to clients, working within a friendly and supportive environment.

The Candidate:

This is a starter position, providing organisational and administrative support to assist with the efficient running of the Practice Management Team. The role is predominately office based with regular outdoor task requirements (involving manual handling). The successful candidate will be working under the management and direction of the Senior Practice Manager, working with and supporting the clerks and wider staff team.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Answering the telephone in a professional manner, directing calls to the appropriate person or taking a clear message, providing an efficient service at all times.
• Accompanying barristers to and from court with their papers and any other outdoor activity as required.
• Recording receipt of briefs/instructions and other case related information into the case management diary system (LEX).
• Processing case related queries arising and referring to the appropriate person, ensuring notes are made on the case management system.
• Billing barristers work done as directed by the Senior Practice Manager.
• Undertaking any task as may reasonably be required from time to time by senior staff.
  
  
  

Key Skills & Experience

• Education to A level standard is desirable.
• Experience of working in barristers’ chambers would be an advantage, however full training will be provided.
• Highly organised, with excellent spoken and accurate written communication skills.
• Excellent standard of IT literacy and familiarity with common software products (in particular Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams & Zoom).
  
  
  

Benefits

• Interest free season loan (after a 6 month probationary period).
• Membership of the Chambers Health Insurance scheme after completion of the first year of employment.
• Life insurance (after probationary period).
• Chambers’ pension scheme.
  
  
  

Holidays

• 25 days plus statutory public holidays.
  
  
  

To apply for this position, please forward your CV to exclusively retained consultants, GRL Legal.

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Monday 23rd June. Early applications are encouraged with initial interviews for suitable candidates taking place immediately.

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