Clerking & Facilities Assistant (Junior Clerk) - #2100976

Devereux Chambers is seeking a Clerking and Facilities Assistant / Junior Clerk to provide essential support to our barristers, clerking team and wider business services staff. This is a busy, varied position in a leading set of chambers, where no two days are the same and high standards of professionalism, organisation and client care are expected.

Devereux Chambers is a leading set of 57 barristers, including 13 KCs, supported by an experienced and enthusiastic team of practice managers and business services staff. We have an excellent reputation for the quality of our work, particularly in serious injury and clinical negligence, employment, and tax. We are known for our supportive and approachable culture, progress approach and strong professional work ethic, offering a high standard of client service and commitment to excellence in all areas of practice at all times.

Working as a Clerking and Facilities Assistant / Junior Clerk offers exposure to working across multiple practice areas, providing opportunities to develop skills in a varied and dynamic position within a collaborative and professional environment.

Main responsibilities are:

Administrative and document support

• Copying, printing and filing papers for members of chambers and the clerking team.
• Ensuring documents are prepared, organised and available in good time for conferences, hearings and other commitments.
• Lodging documents at court and ensuring all necessary paperwork is correctly submitted and tracked.

Court and barrister support

• Assisting barristers to court with their papers, ensuring timely arrival and that all materials are complete and in order.
• Responding quickly and professionally to requests from barristers and clerks, often to tight deadlines.

Post and reception duties

• Managing the incoming and outgoing post, including sorting, distributing and arranging deliveries and collections.
• Providing reception cover when required, welcoming clients and visitors, creating meeting links and handling enquiries and maintaining a professional front-of-house presence.

Facilities and office support

• Carrying out daily facilities checks and tasks, including organising recycling, checking and replenishing copiers and reporting any issues.
• Supporting the smooth running of chambers’ premises by liaising with colleagues and external suppliers where necessary.
• Assisting with general office duties to ensure an efficient and well-presented working environment.

Team support and collaboration

• Working closely with the clerking team, members of chambers and business services staff to provide consistent, high-quality support.
• Contributing to a positive and cooperative team culture, sharing information and assisting colleagues as needed.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A–C (or equivalent), including Maths and English.

Experience

• Previous experience in barristers’ chambers or other professional services environments is beneficial but not essential, provided you can demonstrate an equivalent skill set.
• Experience in administrative, customer-facing or facilities roles will be advantageous.

Skills and attributes

• First-rate communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact effectively with barristers, colleagues, clients and court staff.
• Excellent attention to detail and diligence in handling documents, managing tasks and following procedures.
• Strong people skills; articulate, client-friendly and able to build rapport with a wide range of contacts.
• A focused and proactive approach, with the ability to prioritise, manage time effectively and remain calm under pressure.
• An excellent team player, able to work collaboratively while also taking responsibility for individual tasks.