Criminal Clerk

Job description

Salary competitive, depending on experience

Six Pump Court Chambers is seeking an experienced Criminal Clerk (5+ years) to join our established and growing Criminal Team in London. Working closely with the Senior Criminal clerk.  This is a high‑volume, client‑facing role within a highly regarded, long‑established common law set, offering excellent job security and long‑term career prospects.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactive management of criminal barristers’ diaries, including effective work allocation and listing.
• Primary contact for instructing solicitors and clients, advising on availability, suitability and case strategy.
• Negotiation and agreement of fees (privately funded and legally aided), ensuring commercial viability.
• Fixing and managing criminal matters from first appearance through to trial and appeal.
• Supporting members’ practice development through structured practice reviews and guidance.
• Contributing to business development and client relationship initiatives to grow the Criminal Team.

Skills and Experience

• Significant experience as a criminal clerk in chambers.
• Strong understanding of criminal practice, court procedures and relevant funding/regulatory frameworks.
• Proven fee negotiation skills and strong commercial judgement.
• Highly organised, accurate and resilient, with the ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Professional, confident and personable, with the ability to build trust with members, solicitors, courts and lay clients.
• Collaborative team player, committed to delivering a first‑class clerking service.

About Chambers

Six Pump Court is a long‑established, highly respected common law set with a strong criminal practice. We offer a supportive and stable working environment with exceptionally low staff turnover and clear scope for career advancement.

Chambers welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons and strongly encourage applications from women and people from diverse ethnic backgrounds.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a short covering message (including current role and notice period) to Richard Constable, Senior Clerk at:

Richard.Constable@6pumpcourt.co.uk

by 5pm on Monday 9 March 2026

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis so early applications are encouraged.