Barrister's clerk

Barrister's clerks run the day to day administration tasks for barristers at offices called chambers.Day-to-day taskstake books, documents and robes to and from courtprepare, collect and deliver documents by handphotocopy, file and deal with letters, emails and phone callscollect fees, handle accounts, invoices and petty cashorganise the law librarymanage each barrister's diary and keep their case information up to datedeal with solicitors, clients and their barristersWorking environmentWhere you could workYou could work at chambers, in an office or in a court.Working hours39 to 41 hours per weekWhen you could workSkills you\'ll needto be thorough and pay attention to detailthe ability to use your initiativethe ability to work well with others- draft- HPlegal knowledge including court procedures and government regulationsthe ability to accept criticism and work well under pressureto be able to use a computer and the main software packages competentlyHow to become oneYou can get into this job through:a university coursea college courseworking towards this roleCollegeYou may need to have A levels or equivalent qualifications.Subjects you could consider include:A level Law; T level in Management and Administration; level 3 Diploma in Business Administration; level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Law or Applied Law4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T level4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 courseYou could get into this job through a higher apprenticeship in business administration or a law related higher apprenticeship.\u0027You\'ll usually need:\u00274 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeshipYou could start as an admin assistant in a law office and train more on the job to work your way up.\u0027You\'ll usually need:\u0027: 4 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) or equivalent, including maths and English; experience in administration, legal secretary work, accounting or managementPaid or unpaid work experience in barrister chambers may give you an advantage when you apply for jobs.Career path and progressionWith experience, you might become a senior barrister\'s clerk, chambers director or practice manager.As a senior clerk, you\'ll: recruit, train and supervise junior clerks; bring business into chambers; allocate cases to barristers; manage finances and negotiate feesMore informationYou can find out more about this career from: #J-18808-Ljbffr