Salary : £35,000 – £40,000 per annum (subject to experience) + excellent benefits
Closing Date: 6th November 2026
Lamb Building is a leading common law set with barristers in London and Brighton with a strong reputation across Criminal, Family and Civil law. The successful candidate will be based in London but may be expected to work in Brighton on occasion.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage barristers’ diaries with a proactive and commercially aware approach
- Communicate with Crown, Coroners’ and Magistrates’ Courts regarding listings, hearing dates and information requests
- Act as a primary point of contact for solicitors and clients, providing guidance on barrister availability and suitability
- Assist with fee negotiations and effective case allocation across criminal matters
- Oversee submission of bills/payments on account applications on CCMS and other platforms
- Adhere to chambers’ clerking standards, systems and procedures; while contributing to their ongoing improvement
- Respond to telephone calls in a prompt and professional manner; and assist with welcoming visitors where required
Requirements
- Approximately 2-3 years’ experience in criminal clerking
- Strong understanding of criminal practice, court listing procedures and legal aid billing
- Familiarity with Lex (Opus 2) or similar case management systems
- Excellent organisational and communication abilities
- Confident IT skills with the ability to work across multiple systems
- The ability to work well under pressure and keep a level head in stressful situations
- The ability to use initiative and get ahead of problems before they arise.
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