Head Junior Clerk (1887)

Head Junior Clerk (1887)

Essex Court Chambers

Salary: £Competitive

Our client, Essex Court Chambers, a leading set specialising in commercial and financial litigation, arbitration, and public law, is seeking a Head Junior Clerk with two years clerking experience to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the supervision and mentoring of two Junior Clerks, assist in the day to day running of the Clerks room and provide support to the Legal Services Support Supervisor with general office duties. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to progress their career in chambers.

General Clerking Duties:

• Managing the rota for the junior clerks to ensure all shifts are covered.
• Lodging of documents at Court.

• Assisting members with the delivery and collection of their documents and books to and from court and other venues.
• Sourcing case authorities and compiling/photocopying bundles.

• Mentoring & training junior clerks where appropriate.
• Answering incoming telephone calls and directing calls to members of staff when reception is otherwise engaged.
• Management of archiving (box and file storage) in Chambers and at external sites.
• Hand deliveries.
• Collection and delivery of post from DX.
• General photocopying and bundling.
• Efficient management and distribution of incoming communications, post and urgent papers/instructions.
• Entering fees and case data on to the LEX system

General Office Duties:

• Book couriers.
• Photocopying and bundling; ensuring correct re-charges are made to Members.
• Assist finance team with banking.
• Assist with the general upkeep and tidiness of Chambers offices space and in particular Members offices (boxing up files, arranging shredding etc).

Any other day to day tasks as reasonably requested

Performance Measured by:

• Knowledge and experience of court procedures.
• Efficiency in dealing with work and accuracy of work produced.
• Ability to work with initiative, maintaining a flexible and responsible attitude, both personally and within the department and Chambers.
• Good team working.
• Positive feedback from members and staff.
• Personal development and contribution to the overall business objectives of chambers.
• Good attendance and timekeeping.

Further information:

Hours: 40 hours per week plus lunch hours

Reports to: Legal Services Support Supervisor/Team Leaders

Probation period: 6 months

Holiday Entitlement: 25 days a year (January December)

Benefits (subject to qualifying periods):
Private Healthcare, Medicash, Income Protection, Group Life cover, Interest free travel loan, enhanced sick pay and maternity pay

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.