Criminal Barristers’ Clerk – Realise Your Potential - Cornwall Street Barristers

Closing Date:

Saturday 9th May 2026

Salary:

£Highly Competitive

Type:

Permanent

Send CV To:

recruitment@grllegal.com

Apply online:

https://grllegal.com/job/855-criminal-barristers-clerk-realise-your-potential-cornwall-street-barristers-birmingham-or-oxford/

About this Job

Working closely with the Senior Criminal Clerk, you’ll take responsibility for managing a group of members (including those based in Oxford), playing a key role in the day-to-day running and future growth of the practice.

About this Employer

A leading, multi-disciplinary common law set with a national reputation, Cornwall Street is growing its Criminal Practice and investing in the people behind it. This is a chance to join a progressive chambers where your development matters as much as the barristers you clerk—and where career progression isn’t something you’re asked to wait for.

Person Specification

  • Around 5+ years’ experience in criminal clerking (or a similar role)
  • Strong knowledge of criminal practice, listing procedures and legal aid funding
  • Proven fee negotiation skills and sound commercial judgement
  • The ability to stay organised and decisive in a fast-paced environment
  • A professional, personable approach and a genuine team mindset

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing barristers’ practices and diaries with confidence and commercial awareness
  • Acting as a key contact for solicitors and clients, advising on availability and suitability
  • Negotiating fees and ensuring effective case fixing across criminal matters
  • Supporting members’ development through ongoing guidance and practice management
  • Contributing to business development and strengthening client relationships