We are looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious and highly organised Junior Criminal Clerk to join our team.
Location
Brighton
Type
Full-time, Permanent
Closing Date
28/05/2026 (16:00)
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 Brighton but may be expected to work in London 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, 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
* 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 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.
Lamb Building is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will consider all candidates fairly and on merit.
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