Junior Barristers Clerk - London, United Kingdom - ABC Chambers Solutions

ABC Chambers Solutions
ABC Chambers Solutions
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London, United Kingdom

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Our client is one of the leading sets of Barristers' Chambers in the UK and a member of the bar

magic circle. They have an international reputation in Commercial, EU/Competition and Public Law, with over 100 members, including 47 KCs. Chambers is seeking a Junior Clerk to contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the clerks' room.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious recent sixth form/university leaver, looking to work for one of the leading commercial chambers and pave a successful career in clerking for themselves.


Responsibilities:


Administration duties

  • Assisting counsel with the preparation of hard copy and electronic bundles from papers submitted by clients.
  • Assisting in the operations of the print and stationery room to include copying, faxing, printing, stocking of machines.
  • Managing the junior clerk inbox. Responding to counsel and completing the relevant tasks which are at hand.
  • Liaising with courts to find out information about up coming hearings.
  • Sourcing case authorities from local libraries or online databases. This includes scanning andprinting of the authorities.
  • Supporting the clerking team in the administrative duties, such as entering relevant case datainto Lex

General Responsibilities:


  • Assisting the barristers with the delivery of their documents and legal matter to and from court and other venues attended by barristers for hearings.
  • Managing the building along with corridors on the tenants' floors. This includes stocking the kitchens with water and stationery and ensuring corridors are clear.
  • Dealing with post as required. This includes sorting and delivering to barristers' rooms. Ensuring outgoing post is posted or taken to DX.
  • Booking and organising couriers for barristers and staff.
    Facilities & Administration
  • To support the Facilities Manager in ensuring the smooth running of Chambers. This includes covering reception when required; running errands; ensuring all photocopiers are stocked with paper and toner; water coolers are regularly replenished, and light bulbs replaced and any other duties as directed.

General Responsibilities

  • Provide and maintain a first class, courteous and professional service at all times;
  • Manage the day to day performance of the Junior Clerks;
  • To maintain absolute confidentiality over all matters learnt as a result of employment inChambers.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Min 5 GCSEs including Maths & English (grade C or 4 and above)
  • 3 A levels or equivalent
    Desirable
  • Degree

Experience & Knowledge

Desirable

  • 6+ Months of experience working at a Chambers.
  • Experience working in a customer service/ client facing role.
  • Good understanding of how a bundle is put together and tabbed.
  • Experience of using Microsoft Office in a working environment.
  • Experience with meeting strict deadlines within a work place.

Skills / competencies

Essential

  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Selfstarter
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Effective problem solver

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Enjoys working in a team.
  • Motivation to succeed in their clerking career.
  • Job description and reporting line is indicative and not exhaustive and as such it may vary in line with changes on the team's objectives and the set policy._

ABC Chambers Solutions LLP The Cursitor Building, 38 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1EN


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£27,960.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Free or subsidised travel
  • Life insurance
  • Private medical insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- admin or retail: 1 year (required)


Work Location:
One location

Application deadline: 24/01/2023

Reference ID: 1642
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