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Junior Clerk Position

Closing date: Monday, 16th June 2025
Salary: Competitive
Location: Gough Square Chambers, London.

Who we are and the role

We are a leading Barristers’ Chambers in London, renowned for its expertise in Consumer law, financial services, and regulatory law in both the civil and criminal jurisdictions.  We are seeking to recruit the role of Junior Clerk as part of the staff and administrative support team. This important role will suit someone seeking their first position in a challenging, busy, professional environment, wanting the chance to work closely with other clerks and support staff, as well as members of Chambers.

This is an ‘in-person’ role with 8.5 hours per working day (inclusive of lunch breaks and breaks) within Chambers’ opening hours of 8.30 am and 6.15 pm.

Pay is competitive and Chambers will invest in the continued education of the candidate, as appropriate and relevant to the role, including through the Institute of Barristers Clerks.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

The ideal candidate

Suitable candidates will ideally be educated to A level standard or above. They must show initiative and willingness to work in a pressured environment. Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with attention to detail, and organised approach to the working environment. Any previous experience of clerical or administrative work involving customers or clients is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

Assisting the clerks, admin. and members with the day-to-day running of Chambers. Duties will include but are not limited to:

  • Answering telephones and dealing with clients.
  • Updating barrister diaries, entering time recording and case data within the LEX system.
  • Attending listing appointments (with training) in divisions of the High Court.
  • Liaising with listing officers (with training) to fix matters in the Crown Court.
  • Lodging documents at Court.
  • Liaising with solicitors regarding the return of papers.
  • Locating authorities online and within libraries and assisting with preparation of bundles.
  • Photocopying and printing documents.
  • Efficient management and distribution of incoming emails.
  • Assisting with and attending chambers marketing events.
  • Post and managing DX.
  • General administrative duties

Benefits

  • 20 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
  • Competitive Salary

Gough Square is committed to increasing the diversity of its clerks’ room. It strongly encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities will be made.

Equality and diversity form 

All applicants are requested to complete an Equality and Diversity & Inclusion form.

You may find the form here.

 

To apply for this role please email a comprehensive CV, Covering Letter and the completed Equality and Diversity & Inclusion form to John – John.Clements@goughsq.co.uk.

For all enquiries, please contact John Clements of Gough Square Chambers on 020  7353 0924.