Junior Clerk

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Kings Chambers Full time £25,000 - £30,000 per year

Job Title: Junior Civil Clerk

Location: Can be based in Birmingham/Manchester/Leeds/Hybrid

Salary: £25,500 - £30,000 dependant on experience

In response to its continued growth and success and to provide the highest level of service to members and clients, Kings Chambers is now seeking an additional highly motivated, organised and committed individual to work with our progressive and dynamic clerking team as a Junior Clerk within our Court of Protection clerking team.

The objective of the role is to assist the clerking team in ensuring the seamless flow and management of work whilst providing the highest standards of client care.

This is an interesting and varied position in a fast-paced working environment requiring skill and organisation to be able prioritise appropriately. Attention to detail with a keen eye for accuracy is essential.

This role can be based in any of our Chambers, we have locations in Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Use of LEX case & diary management system
  • Processing instructions and briefs
  • Managing and forwarding papers to counsel.
  • Fee Assessment and sending of fee notes
  • Working alongside other Clerks
  • Taking bookings for counsel over the phone.
  • Chasing papers from professional clients.
  • Organising of couriers for counsel where appropriate.
  • Checking court lists and daily communication with courts.
  • Working at our other Chambers locations ad-hoc when required.

Person Specification

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to communicate confidently and efficiently in a corporate setting, both written and orally is essential.
  • The ability to develop and maintain strong internal relationships at all levels.
  • Well-developed influencing skills whilst remaining diplomatic, pragmatic and sensitive.
  • Co-ordination and prioritisation of workflow, troubleshooting and the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
  • Strong level of IT literacy including databases and common office systems (e.g. Excel, Word, email- Outlook)
  • Professional and smart presentation and a willingness to learn and to work to tight and often competing deadlines
  • Capacity to thrive in a small team environment and is a team player who gets on well with colleagues.
  • Take personal responsibility for delivering agreed objectives and pride in delivering a high quality service.

Desirable

  • Ideally a proven track record in a similar role or alternatively a graduate or experience of working within the professional services sector

What we can offer you in return:

  • 5 weeks holiday (plus bank holidays) with incremental allowance for long service up to a maximum of 1 additional week
  • Extra day's holiday for your birthday
  • Hybrid working policy*
  • Company Sick Pay (CSP)* incremental with length of service
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Season ticket loan scheme
  • We take a proactive approach towards training and development. All employees have their own personal development plan (PDP) which includes comprehensive training with up to three days paid leave each year to attend external training courses.
  • generous pension scheme with DIS life assurance
  • Private Medical Insurance scheme*
  • Chambers actively promotes wellbeing for all staff and members. We have introduced a medical cash plan for all staff via Medicash which includes virtual GP appointments and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which gives staff access to confidential advice and support should they need it. The scheme includes an online portal and telephone counselling service

*After qualifying period

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