Mya Ridgley
Summary
Experienced and highly organised Barristers Clerk with a strong background in criminal law and court procedure. Skilled in diary management, case allocation, listing, and liaising effectively with solicitors, courts, and counsel. Known for delivering a high standard of service, maintaining confidentiality, and supporting the smooth and efficient running of chambers. Adept at working under pressure, prioritising workloads, and ensuring all administrative and logistical aspects of clerking are handled with precision and professionalism.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Junior Civil Clerk
Old Square Chambers
London , England
07.2025 - Current
- Supported staff with administrative needs for photocopying, scanning documents, printing bundles and filing.
- Handled incoming calls for wider clerking team, answering questions, directing calls and documenting messages.
- Chase Courts for future listings
- Shredded confidential documents for safe, correct disposal and recycling.
- Covering reception when required, greeting clients with a professional demeanour
Junior Admin Clerk
9BR Chambers
London, England
06.2023 - 07.2025
- Diary management for 75 Barristers running the day to day diary
- Communicated and processed client information with discretion to maintain confidentiality
- Responsible for effectively managing Chambers email system, distributing emails to correct recipients and dealing with requests/enquiries from Barristers, solicitors etc to maximise office efficiency
- Fee negotiation
- Assisted with Extradition and Panel counsel enquiries from GLD
- Liaise with solicitors and CPS allocating work to Barristers where available
- Scheduled meetings, legal visits and conferences
- Managed office supply inventory, performing stocktake duties and ordering additional supplies to meet Chambers needs
Office Administrator
Office Cleaning Company
06.2019 - 05.2023
- Developed strong working relationships with clients and staff
- Managed database to maintain updated records and accuracy.
- Drafted correspondence, compiled reports and prepared presentations with attention to detail
- Operated multi-line phone system handling high volume of calls daily
Education
GCSE
Helena Romanes School And Sixth Form
Level 3 Diploma of Higher Education: Business and Law
Chelmsford College
Bachelor of Science in law with criminology
St Mary's University, Twickenham
Skills
- IT Literate with Chambers software systems such as MLC, LEX, CCDCS, CourtServe, Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
- Public Access trained
- Member of IBC
- Business development and marketing work - attend IBC, solicitor and Women In Criminal Law (WICL) events
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Junior Civil Clerk
Old Square Chambers
07.2025 - Current
Junior Admin Clerk
9BR Chambers
06.2023 - 07.2025
Office Administrator
Office Cleaning Company
06.2019 - 05.2023
GCSE
Helena Romanes School And Sixth Form
Level 3 Diploma of Higher Education: Business and Law
Chelmsford College
Bachelor of Science in law with criminology
St Mary's University, Twickenham
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