Barristers clerk

Job description

BARRISTERS’ CLERK VACANCY

About this Job
Chambers is seeking an experienced Clerk (circa 3+ years’ experience) to join our clerking team. This fast-paced role involves shared responsibility for practice management, client handling, fee negotiation and business development. Working closely with the Head Clerk and wider team, the successful candidate will work to assist and support the continued development and success of chambers’ barristers.
About us
Hundred Court Chambers is the culmination of a recent merger between two long established successful sets, Atlantic Chambers and Oriel Chambers. Both sets have been recognised for their work across family, crime, civil and business and property law, delivering a high quality and responsive clerking service.

Person Specification
• Experience gained as a clerk or similar position within a barristers’ chambers. Whilst this is preferred, it is not a prerequisite for the role, as full training will be provided for an exceptional candidate.
• Knowledge of clerking procedures including court listing procedures and relevant funding arrangements.
• Confident fee negotiation skills and excellent commercial awareness.
• Highly organised, accurate and able to manage competing priorities under pressure.
• Professional, personable and credible, with the ability to build strong relationships with Members and clients.

Key Responsibilities
• Managing practices and diaries of barristers – effective work allocation and diary management.
• Key contact for instructing solicitors and clients, advising on availability and suitability.
• Negotiating and agreeing fees.
• Effective fixing and managing of matters.
• Supporting Members’ professional development – practice reviews/guidance alongside Chambers’ Director.
• Business development initiatives and client relationship management.

What we offer
• A competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• Basic hours 40 hours per week.
• Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum plus relevant Public/Bank holidays.
• The opportunity to develop your career within a supportive/collegial team.

Applications
• Applicants should send a CV and covering letter by email to Chambers’ Director Nick O’Neill; nicholas.oneill@hundredcourt.co.uk
• Closing date for applications 23rd February 2026.