Junior Clerk (2022)

Junior Clerk (2022)
Selborne Chambers

Salary: £ London Living Wage
Type: Full time
Location: London

About Selborne Chambers:

A heavyweight in the commercial chancery field, Selborne Chambers is one of the Bar's leading sets. Renowned for its expertise across commercial, company and insolvency, private client, media, and real property, Selborne is home to 50 junior barristers and 12 King's Counsel. Led by Head of Chambers, Ian Clarke KC, the set provides a dynamic and prestigious environment for someone looking to build a rewarding career in clerking.

Underpinned by its core values of Expertise, Quality Client Service, Determination, Outcome-Focused Thinking, Teamwork, Intelligent Solutions and Dependability, Selborne has built a reputation for delivering exceptional legal services while fostering a genuinely friendly, collaborative and supportive culture. Recently recognised as Best Chambers for Social Life at the Legal Cheek Awards 2026, Chambers is focused on the continued growth of its people, marketing and international profile, making it an exciting time to join the team.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Senior Practice Managers, the Junior Clerk plays a key role in ensuring the efficient day-to-day operation of Selborne Chambers. The successful candidate will provide administrative and clerking support to members of Chambers, solicitors and clients, while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, organisation and client service.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop a career in chambers administration and clerking, with structured exposure to case management, diary coordination, fee administration and business development.

The post holder will be expected to work 40 hours per week and undertake any additional duties reasonably required to support the effective operation of Chambers.

Key Responsibilities

General Office Administration

• Assist in the smooth day-to-day running of Chambers.
• Maintain office equipment, stationery supplies and general office facilities.
• Report maintenance issues and assist with the upkeep of Chambers.
• Ensure communal areas, including the clerks' room, conference rooms and waiting areas, are clean, presentable and well stocked. Manage the removal, destruction of historic case files.
• Replenish paper and stationery throughout Chambers.

Clerking Support

• Answer incoming telephone calls professionally and efficiently, taking accurate messages and forwarding them promptly.
• Assist with booking hearings, conferences and appointments into barristers' diaries under supervision.
• Prepare conference rooms and welcome clients and solicitors on arrival.
• Escort clients and solicitors to conferences with members of Chambers.
• Collect, open, date stamp and distribute incoming post and DX.
• Prepare and dispatch outgoing post, DX and courier deliveries.
• Collect and deliver papers and briefs between Chambers, courts and other barristers' chambers as required.
• Monitor, diarise and notify listings

Administrative Duties

• Maintain accurate records and filing systems using Chambers' case management software.
• Use legal practice management systems, Microsoft Office and other office technology efficiently.
• Undertake photocopying, scanning, printing and document preparation.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and Chambers' information security procedures.

Professional Standards

• Provide an efficient, courteous and professional service to barristers, solicitors, clients and visitors.
• Comply with the Chambers Quality Code and all Chambers policies.
• Promote the reputation and professional image of Selborne Chambers at all times.
• Support Chambers' marketing activities, seminars and events where required.
• Comply with all Health & Safety procedures.

Development Opportunities

The role provides training and experience in all aspects of chambers administration and clerking, with opportunities to develop knowledge and skills in:

• Case allocation and diary management.
• Court listing procedures.
• Negotiating and agreeing fees.
• Planning barristers' workloads.
• Fee collection and billing processes.
• Business administration and practice management.
• Client relationship management.
• Marketing and business development.
• Legal sector developments and specialist practice areas.

Person Specification

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Professional, courteous and confident telephone manner.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure.
• Reliable, punctual and proactive approach to work.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a chambers environment.

Desirable

• Previous office administration or customer service experience.
• Experience working within a legal or professional services environment.
• Familiarity with legal case management systems.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Selborne Chambers is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. Work is allocated fairly and without discrimination on the grounds of race, ethnic or national origin, social class, sex, gender identity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, disability or age. All staff are expected to uphold these principles in every aspect of their work.

Health & Safety

All employees share responsibility for maintaining a safe and healthy working environment and must comply with Chambers' Health & Safety policies and procedures.

Values

All staff are expected to act in the best interests of Selborne Chambers, demonstrating professionalism, integrity, discretion and a commitment to providing an outstanding service to members of Chambers, solicitors and clients.

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

Closing date for applications: Monday 14th September 2026

For all enquiries please contact:

ABC Partnership - 0203 890 8190 – enquiries@abcllp.com

To apply for this role please email a comprehensive CV and covering letter to Hudson Brewer – Hudson@abcllp.com & Rachael Argent - Rachael@abcllp.com

All third-party applications will be forwarded to ABC Partnership Ltd.

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.