Junior Clerk - Chambers Team

Why join us? DWF Chambers is part of a leading global legal business, offering high-quality advocacy and legal support services. With a growing national presence and a team of 42 Barristers, Solicitor Advocates, Solicitors and Advocates, we provide a dynamic and collaborative environment where you can build a strong career in clerking. We are looking for a Junior Clerk to join our established clerking team, supporting the smooth delivery of chambers operations across the national practice. This is a hybrid role, with flexibility around office and home working and would be based in the Manchester office. As a Junior Clerk, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of DWF Chambers. Working closely with the Senior Clerk and the clerking team, you will help coordinate barristers’ diaries, manage bookings and listings, and support client interactions. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone organised, proactive, and keen to develop a career as a Barristers Clerk. You will gain exposure to a broad range of clerking responsibilities and develop strong commercial and operational skills within a supportive team environment. Responsibilities Maintain and organise barristers’ diaries, including scheduling hearings, appointments, and managing court listings. Respond to queries from clients and solicitors in a professional and timely manner. Agree fees with clients and process billing using internal systems. Build and maintain effective relationships with solicitors and legal professionals. Support business development activity, including attending networking events. Work collaboratively with the clerking team while also managing tasks independently. What will help you succeed in this role? Essential Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Good attention to detail and accuracy. Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and databases. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Desirable Previous experience in a clerking role or a similar administrative / coordination position. Familiarity with legal processes, chambers environments, or court listings. Experience using LEX or similar case / practice management systems. What we offer? We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team. Our recruitment process upholds the highest standards of fairness and engagement. It includes comprehensive interviews and, at times, a written assessment, an assessment day, or presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support. About us DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do.