Law Clerk

Barristers Fees Clerk

37.5 hours per week.

Starting salary £28,000 with a review after 9 months.

30 Days Annual Leave +Bank Holidays / Pension / Free Parking

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated, hardworking, and professional fees clerk to join their busy and friendly clerks room. Applications are encouraged from individuals with experience in the legal sector and/or finance, although additional training will be provided. The successful candidate will be forward-thinking and proactive, will take responsibility and see tasks through to completion.

Duties will include:

·Billing of legally aided fees including submission of bills/payment on account applications on CCMS

·Processing payments on to LEX system

·Daily billing of private fees as required

·Sending fee notes and invoices for all new work billed

·Having an organised approach to Chamber’s fee chasing systems

·Proactively chasing and reporting of Barristers’ aged debt, including communication thereof

·Prompt follow up of billing queries and requests

·Providing general assistance with other fee-related tasks and projects when required

Suitable candidates will have;

·Excellent numerate and evidenced IT skills

·Keen attention to detail

·Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including good spoken and written English

·Ability to work effectively with colleagues, barristers, and clients

·Calm, patient, and flexible approach to work in a very busy environment

·Work well under pressure with the ability to multi-task

·Professional attitude and presentation

·Good organisational skills to ensure all financial information is accurate and up to date

·Good GCSE qualifications (or equivalent), including an A*to C grade in Mathematics and English