Clerking Assistant (1949)

Clerking Assistant (1949)
No.18 Barristers Chambers
Salary: £Competitive
Contract: Temporary (9-12 Months Maternity Cover)
Location: Southampton

No.18 Barristers Chambers currently requires a full time Clerking Assistant to join its dynamic team.

They are seeking someone with an efficient professional manner, a good standard of education and proven communication skills.

The main areas of law covered within Chambers are Family, Employment, Property and Public Access. On a day to day basis the role will include assisting in managing the diaries of members of chambers and you will have the full support of your line manager. Previous administrative experience is desirable.

Duties will include but are not restricted to:

• Providing general support to the Senior Clerk & Junior Clerks as and when required in all aspects of clerking
• Dealing with incoming and outgoing post & DX
• Acting as a point of contact to members for their administrative support
• Liaising with solicitor clients to arrange conferences and general appointments
• Accurately recording data on the bespoke software to ensure all records are up to date
• Completing general administrative tasks
• Answering incoming phone calls
• Managing incoming emails
• Collating case papers from emails
• Maintaining and developing effective relationships with solicitor clients
• Understanding and applying the Equality and Diversity code, as this applies in respect of your duties in clerking members
• Playing an active and influential role in the future success of Chambers

The successful applicant will be:

• Ambitious and motivated
• A confident communicator with good telephone manner
• Well presented with excellent organisational skills
• Calm and efficient under pressure

Further information:

Experience Level: Junior, University Leaver or similar
Working Arrangement: In-person 5 days a week (as per the rest of the clerking and admin team)
Hours: 9:00am 6:00pm
Expected start date: Mid-February for 9-12 months

All applicants are requested to complete an Equality, Diversity & Inclusion form, available here.

For all enquiries please contact:

ABC Chambers Solutions LLP – 0203 890 8190 enquiries@abcllp.com

To apply for this role please e-mail a comprehensive CV and covering letter to one of the team or contact them directly for a confidential discussion:

Georgina Sundown Georgina@abcllp.com | Sarah Willshee – sarah@abcllp.com

All third-party applications will be forwarded to ABC Chambers Solutions.

ABC are committed to equality and to fostering diversity in our profession.

We will treat everyone equally and irrespective of their age, background, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Please advise us in advance of the interview if you have any access needs (including those arising from neurodiversity) and/or require reasonable adjustments for the interview so that we can make appropriate arrangements.