Junior Clerk (1875)

Junior Clerk (Ref: 1875)

4PB

£London Living Wage

4PB is one of the largest chambers in England and Wales, practising only in the field of Family Law, comprising 25 silks and 67 juniors, a total of 92. Our barristers practise across all areas of family law. Instructed by the countrys premier family law firms, our practitioners are regularly involved in landmark developments in family law and family justice.

Supported by a Practice Management Team, led by Michael Reeves, the award winning, and hugely experienced Practice Managers at 4PB are renowned for their excellent standards of service to its members, clients and the court system. Practice Managers at all levels have a reputation for their first-class service, industry knowledge and adaptability.

Reporting to the Senior Practice Manager and under the supervision of the Practice Management team, the Junior Clerk will assist in the efficient operation of the Clerks room and the delivery of a high quality service to members of Chambers and their clients, whilst also beginning to develop an understanding of the various aspects of clerking responsibilities and laying the foundations for a career in chambers.

The successful candidate can expect to carry out the following tasks on a day-to-day basis;

• Court Runs: take and collect members papers to and from Court

• Document management: ensure that documents delivered to Chambers or received by email or fax are dealt with promptly, appropriately, and efficiently

• DX and mail: dealing with post going through DX, Royal Mail or couriers

• Office Equipment: ensure that photocopiers, printers, and fax machines are always operational and that faults are reported

• To assist in general clerking duties, when required

• Answering the telephone and relaying messages

• Assisting the Administration, Operations and Marketing Teams as required

Further details:

• Working hours will be between 8am and 6:30pm on a rota with a 1 hour lunch break each day

• The successful applicant will be subject to relevant clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service

Person specification:

• A preference for candidates to have minimum of two A-Levels or strong BTEC equivalent
• A preference for candidates to hold GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade C, or above
• Strong oral and written communications skills, and appropriate telephone manner
• Good IT literacy
• Confidence in working both as part of a team and independently without supervision
• The ability to multi-task and work well under pressure combined with a flexible and co-operative attitude

Benefits:

• Season travel ticket loan
• Pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Death in Service Life Cover
• Gym membership

The ideal candidate will be a bright, personable, and driven individual eager to contribute to and thrive within a leading and highly renowned set of Chambers.

The successful applicant will be subject to relevant clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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:

Hudson Brewer | hudson@abcllp.com | 020 3946 9495 | Georgina Sundown | georgina@abcllp.com | 020 3946 9491

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

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.