Legal Clerk – Court Diary & Instruction Management

About the role

We are a growing law firm in Liverpool seeking an experienced Legal Clerk to manage our court diary, allocate incoming instructions and liaise with clients and courts. You will work closely with advocates, legal draftsmen and the management team to ensure efficient processing of instructions and smooth operation of the clerking function.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and update the court diary, ensuring hearings are correctly listed and allocated.
• Receive, allocate and manage legal instructions from solicitors, clients and courts.
• Liaise daily with courts, clients, solicitors and other legal professionals.
• Prepare and distribute reports on performance and case progress.
• Ensure accurate data entry and record management within case management systems.

Required profile

• Minimum three years’ experience in a clerking role within a barristers' chambers, law firm or legal services organisation.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of civil, family or criminal court procedures is desirable.

Required skills

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience using legal case management and diary management systems.
• Accurate data entry and record‑keeping abilities.
• Ability to prepare reports and maintain performance data.

What we offer

• Salary £30,000‑£35,000 per annum.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Private healthcare and other good benefits.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive, growth‑focused legal team.