Junior Clerk

Inn Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading set of barristers’ chambers in London is seeking a Junior Clerk to join their clerking team. This role includes general office duties, document management, and transport coordination for hearings. Ideal candidates will have 2 'A' Levels or equivalent, and graduates are encouraged to apply. This opportunity offers career growth within a respected legal environment, providing a strong foundation for future roles in the legal field.

Benefits

22 days holiday p.a., with an additional day for each year of service

Qualifications

• Previous experience desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lodging of documents, accompanying members to court, delivery of papers to and from Court.
• Collection and delivery of post, by hand deliveries.
• Photocopying and bundling.
• Efficient management and distribution of incoming communications, urgent papers/instructions.
• Fixing hearings at Court.
• Entering fees and case data on to the LEX diary and fees system.
• Answering incoming telephone calls and directing calls to members and staff when reception is otherwise engaged.

Education

2 'A' Levels (Grade C or above) or equivalent qualification

Job description

A leading set of barristers’ chambers specialising in commercial litigation and arbitration, One Essex Court is currently seeking a Junior Clerk to join the Chambers clerking team.

With over 135 full-time practitioners, including 55 King’s Counsel, this is a fantastic opportunity for an individual to start or continue their clerking career in a Magic Circle Set.

Purpose of role

The role will include general office duties; document production requests; delivery of case materials; and arranging for barristers and case materials to be transported to and from hearings. Previous experience desirable but not essential.

Key responsibilities

• Lodging of documents, accompanying members to court, delivery of papers to and from Court
• Collection and delivery of post, by hand deliveries
• Photocopying and bundling
• Efficient management and distribution of incoming communications, urgent papers/instructions
• Fixing hearings at Court
• Entering fees and case data on to the LEX diary and fees system
• Answering incoming telephone calls and directing calls to members and staff when reception is otherwise engaged

Qualifications

• Applicants should have 2 ‘A’ Levels (Grade C or above) or equivalent qualification. Given the longer term career prospects, graduates are also encouraged to apply.
• 22 days holiday p.a., with an addiitional day for each year of full service.

Mareida, Great Portland St, London W1W 5QA

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