Queen Square Chambers looking to recruit a new Assistant Civil and Family Clerk

ASSISTANT BARRISTERS' CLERK
(CIVIL & FAMILY)

to £17,000p.a. (March 2010)

A rare opportunity for entry to an interesting career in which there are 
traditionally very few openings

Queen Square Chambers is a well established, busy and forward thinking 
set of barristers based in prestigious premises in the heart of Bristol

We seek to recruit a full time (40 hrs per week) assistant to support our Civil & 
Family law clerking team in their administration of barristers' practises

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate a good appreciation of the 
value of high service standards. The work will be interesting and challenging 
and is likely to involve dealing with solicitor and insurer clients on a day to day 
basis. Previous experience is not necessary as training will be provided. The 
role will require particular skills which will include:-

An articulate and diplomatic manner
(both inter-personal and written)

Ability to deal with people at all levels

Ability to work against the clock and under pressure

Ability to work as part of a team
(yet able to make important, independant decisions)

Excellent organisational skills

Clear thinking

A sense of humour

Applications (by the 19th March 2010) in writing only, with CV, to:

James Dowse (Head of Clerking)
Queen Square Chambers, 56 Queen Square, Bristol BS1 4PR

Queen Square Chambers is an equal opportunities employer