Criminal Diary Clerk - Chambers (Criminal Law)
Location: Swansea (office-based)
Type: Full-time, Permanent

Overview:
We are looking for a highly organised and dependable Criminal Diary Clerk to join a leading criminal chambers. This is a key role responsible for managing barristers’ diaries and ensuring smooth coordination between court listings, barrister availability, and solicitor instructions.

You’ll act as the main point of contact for scheduling, working closely with the Crown Court listing office, solicitors, court staff, and prosecuting authorities. This is a busy but rewarding position that requires strong organisational skills, professionalism, and discretion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and updating the diaries of all criminal barristers, ensuring their availability is accurately recorded and that court, conference, and other commitments are scheduled efficiently.
• Liaising regularly with the Crown Court listing office to coordinate hearings and ensure that instructions from solicitors and prosecuting authorities are fulfilled wherever possible.
• The role also involves handling briefs, case documents, and evidence materials to ensure they are stored securely and distributed to counsel in a timely manner. The Clerk will monitor and log all changes to bookings, respond to client enquiries promptly and professionally, and support the preparation of court lists and fee information.
• Additionally, the Clerk will be expected to play an active role in promoting the criminal team and implementing Chambers' criminal marketing plan.
• The position requires strict adherence to confidentiality protocols and compliance with relevant Bar Council and Circuit regulations.

Candidate Requirements:

• Candidates should have prior experience in a clerking, legal administration, or criminal law environment.
• Familiarity with diary management systems (such as Meridian) is essential, along with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage a varied and time-sensitive workload.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and a proactive approach to problem solving. An understanding of criminal court procedures and terminology is highly desirable.