Barristers Junior Clerk

1 day ago

London, United Kingdom Fountain Court Chambers Full time

As a result of promotions, we a recruiting for a Junior Clerk.
- Full-time permanent position (42.5 hours per week) between 8am - 7pm (on a rota system).
- LLW salary of £29,061 per annum plus a discretionary annual bonus, auto-enrolment pension scheme (with above minimum employer contribution) and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Six-month probationary period.
- Interest-free season ticket loan from start date.
- Minimum of 28 days’ annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) increasing by one day per full year worked.
- Responsible to_

Senior Clerk / Team Leader
- The role _

Junior clerking is considered the entry level role to clerking, providing the foundations for a future, more senior career, delivering support services to barristers and Chambers’ clerking and administrative support teams. Opportunities to gain familiarity with the priorities of the clerks’ room is an important part of the career development of a junior clerk, achieved through mentoring from the main clerking team.
- Main duties _
- Researching and printing authorities (primarily from Chambers or the Inn Libraries) and assembling of authorities bundles.
- Lodging authorities and skeleton arguments to the courts and tribunals. Court work may also involve arranging for orders to be sealed.
- Transporting files to/from court and tribunals, and other collections and deliveries as required.
- Logging receipt and arranging returns of boxes from/to solicitors.
- Answering and handling incoming calls.
- Handling all incoming/outgoing post/deliveries.
- Essential experience/skills for the role _
- You will need a strong academic record, to include A level or equivalent qualifications.
- As ambassadors for Chambers and to maintain the exemplary industry-wide reputation our clerking team has, you will need excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
- You will need to be a proactive problem-solver, be tenacious and be able to deal with pressurised situations.
- It is essential that you have an understanding of, and commitment to, equal opportunities.
- You will need the ambition to build a career in clerking.
- You will need the unrestricted Right to Work in the UK.

The junior clerking role involves a lot of physical activity* such as taking barristers and their files/papers/reference books to court.

Fountain Court Chambers is a leader in commercial disputes, regulatory investigations and commercial crime. As one of the most prominent commercial sets, we provide advocacy and advisory services in the UK and overseas on a wide range of areas.

Our clerks and junior clerks are widely recognised as some of the best in the industry for a variety of reasons. They pride themselves on their organisation, dedication and ability to quickly respond to urgent requests.
- Where this presents a barrier, we may be able to provide assistance, so please speak with us.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £29,061.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Performance bonus

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee mentoring programme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Private medical insurance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Administrative experience: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Right to Work in the UK (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 26/09/2024

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