3 Verulam Buildings (3VB) is one of the UKs foremost sets of barristers’ chambers. With over 105 barristers in London specialising in commercial law, and many prominent legal practitioners across the world as associate members, 3VB is regularly involved in the most complex and high value disputes in England & Wales and internationally. Consequently, 3VB is consistently ranked by Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500 amongst the leading sets in the fields that make up modern commercial practice.

Following an internal progression opportunity, Chambers wishes to recruit a Junior Clerk. Reporting to the Director of Clerking and under the supervision of the Practice Management team, the Junior Clerk will join a team assisting in the efficient operation of the Clerks’ room and the delivery of a high-quality service to members of Chambers and their clients. They will also begin to develop an understanding of the various aspects of clerking responsibilities and lay the foundations for a career in practice management.

The successful candidate can expect to carry out the following tasks on a day-to-day basis:

• Court Runs: take and collect members’ papers to and from Court and Tribunals

• Document management: ensure that documents delivered to Chambers or received by email or fax are dealt with promptly, appropriately, and efficiently

• DX and mail: dealing with post going through DX, Royal Mail or couriers

• Office Equipment: ensure that photocopiers, printers, and fax machines are always operational and that faults are reported

• To assist in general clerking duties, when required, e.g., lodging documents at Court in soft or hard copy formats as necessary

• Answering the telephone and relaying messages

• Assisting the Administration, Operations and Marketing Teams as required

Person specification:

• Looking to begin full-time work and have a minimum of two A-Levels or strong BTEC equivalent

• Strong oral and written communications skills, and professional telephone manner

• Confident and resilient personality with a flexible and co-operative attitude, able to respond positively under pressure

• The ability to multi-task and prioritise

• Able to work as part of a team and independently without supervision

• Good IT literacy.