Clerk

DAC Beachcroft

Clerk supporting barristers and advocates at DAC Beachcroft's integrated 8DB chambers. Managing enquiries, diaries, fees, hearings and booking allocation for clients.

Posted 8/21/2026contractRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills while efficiently managing diary schedules and client inquiries. Provides high-quality support to barristers and advocates within a collaborative team environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Diary ManagementClient ServiceTeam CollaborationWork AllocationEnquiry Handling

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Soft Skills

EnthusiasticInnovativeCreativeProfessional OutlookAttention to Detail

Industry Keywords

Barristers ChambersClerkingTrial ManagementBooking AllocationLegal Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take telephone enquiries from clients and colleagues
Deal with email enquiries and allocate work to the appropriate team member
Assist with diary management of barristers
Ensure hearings and paperwork have fees agreed where appropriate
Regularly review the diary to check which trials remain effective
Allocate unallocated bookings according to available capacity
Work efficiently and accurately within the team to allocate bookings promptly
Provide high-quality service to clients and high-standard support to barristers and advocates

Requirements

What you’ll need

Enthusiastic individual interested in working within an integrated barristers chambers
Experienced clerks are ideally sought, but applicants starting their clerking career are welcome
Innovative, creative and forward thinking
Strong professional outlook and appropriate character
Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a team
The application process will be conducted blind

Benefits

Comp & perks

High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance
A well-rounded remuneration package including private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership
Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding
In person and remote social events
Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities
Diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace