You’ve built solid experience as a criminal clerk. You know the job inside out. But if you’re honest, you also know you’ve got more to give—and you’re still waiting for the opportunity to prove it.
Cornwall Street Barristers offers a refreshingly progressive environment that might just be the change you’ve been looking for.
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.
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.
What you’ll be doing:
- 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
What you’ll bring:
- 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
If you’re confident you could go further—if you were just given the platform—this is your opportunity to take that next step.
Apply now:
Send your CV to GRL Legal. Applications for the role close at 5pm on Friday 8th May 2026
