With over 135 full-time practitioners, including 55 King’s Counsel, this is a fantastic opportunity for an individual to start or continue their clerking career in a Magic Circle Set.
Purpose of role
The role will include general office duties; document production requests; delivery of case materials; and arranging for barristers and case materials to be transported to and from hearings. Previous experience desirable but not essential.
Key responsibilities
- Lodging of documents, accompanying members to court, delivery of papers to and from Court
- Collection and delivery of post, by hand deliveries
- Photocopying and bundling
- Efficient management and distribution of incoming communications, urgent papers/instructions
- Fixing hearings at Court
- Entering fees and case data on to the LEX diary and fees system
- Answering incoming telephone calls and directing calls to members and staff when reception is otherwise engaged
Qualifications
- Applicants should have 2 ‘A’ Levels (Grade C or above) or equivalent qualification. Given the longer term career prospects, graduates are also encouraged to apply.
Benefits
- 22 days holiday p.a., with an addiitional day for each year of full service.