Junior Clerk

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
• Supporting the practice management work of the Clerks on the clerking teams

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.

Benefits

• 22 days holiday p.a., with an addiitional day for each year of full service.