Junior Barrister (Feb 2026)

Your RoleHere's what you will be doing : Assist with administrative tasks, legal research, and evidence reviewPrepare for hearings, trials, and appealsAppear regularly in court and develop your own caseloadAssist with trials and, when ready, run your own trials under supervisionWork within Augusta Chambers, specialising in criminal lawAbout YouThe company is looking for : Graduate or lawyer with 0 to 3 years' PQEExperience in criminal law and court appearances preferredEquivalent of Supervised Provider or PAL 1 approval, or in process of completing legal professionals if recent graduateInterest in criminal law defence and advocacyEmpathy, resilience, strong work ethic, organisational skills, and attention to detailCompensation & BenefitsCompetitive salarySupportive, collegial environmentExposure to regular jury trial and appellate workWork-life balance prioritised despite challenging trial hoursCareer ProgressionOpportunity to develop own caseload and run trials with supervisionHow to ApplySubmit a cover letter, academic transcript, CV, and example of written work (e.g., submissions, opinion, or research paper) via email.

The start date is February or March

• with some flexibility.This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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