Clerking Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Clerking Assistant Required For Leading Barristersβ Chambers
SALARY: Salary is subject to age and experience, in line with the National Living Wage.
REPORTS TO: Senior Civil & Family Clerk
PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To assist our clerking team in providing our clients with a first-class service, by maintaining the high standards expected by our clients. The role would suit a dynamic and ambitious individual, looking to begin a career in the Legal Sector.
WORKING HOURS: 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday
KEY TASKS WILL INCLUDE:
- Providing administration support to the clerking team
- General photocopying duties
- Scanning and emailing Briefs to Counsel. Printing Briefs for Counsel, received via email.
- Assisting our I.T manager with I.T tasks
- Assisting with compiling bundles to send to the court when required.
- Delivering urgent papers by hand to Solicitorsβ offices, where required.
- Assistance with the preparation of Chambers functions.
SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
5 GCSEs at Grade A-C (or equivalent)
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
Good numerical skills
Excellent time management, punctuality and organisational skills
Proficient in IT, with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Manchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: DCC1
Expected start date: 21/02/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Clerking Assistant roles across Deans Court Chambers's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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