Clerking Assistant

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Clerking Assistant Required For Leading Barristers’ Chambers

SALARY: Salary is subject to age and experience, in line with the National Living Wage.

REPORTS TO: Senior Civil & Family Clerk

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To assist our clerking team in providing our clients with a first-class service, by maintaining the high standards expected by our clients. The role would suit a dynamic and ambitious individual, looking to begin a career in the Legal Sector.

WORKING HOURS: 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday

KEY TASKS WILL INCLUDE:

• Providing administration support to the clerking team
• General photocopying duties
• Scanning and emailing Briefs to Counsel. Printing Briefs for Counsel, received via email.
• Assisting our I.T manager with I.T tasks
• Assisting with compiling bundles to send to the court when required.
• Delivering urgent papers by hand to Solicitors’ offices, where required.
• Assistance with the preparation of Chambers functions.

SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

5 GCSEs at Grade A-C (or equivalent)

Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)

Good numerical skills

Excellent time management, punctuality and organisational skills

Proficient in IT, with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: DCC1
Expected start date: 21/02/2023