Barristers Fee Clerk

Job Description

Barristers Fees Clerk - Swansea - Permanent
Your new company
Your new company is a barristers' chambers located in Swansea. Our client is seeking a proactive, hard-working and professional individual to join their team as a Barristers Fees Clerk.

Our client is keen to receive applications from individuals with experience in the legal sector and/or finance, although additional training will be provided.

Your new role
Your new role as Barristers Fees Clerk will be a varied role. Your duties will include but not be limited to:

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

What you'll need to succeed
The successful candidate will be forward-thinking and proactive, will take responsibility and will see tasks through to completion. The successful candidate will be an individual who possesses excellent numerate and evidenced IT Skills, keen attention to detail, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including good written and spoken English. The individual will be able to maintain a calm, patient and flexible approach to work in a very busy environment. The individual will be capable of working well under pressure and will have a professional attitude. You will possess excellent organisation skills to ensure that all financial information is accurate and up to date.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £28,000 with a review to be held after 9 months. The working hours for the role are 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, with the shifts being either 9:00 - 17:30 or 8:30 - 17:00. The holiday entitlement for the role is 30 days per annum (plus Bank Holidays) and there is free parking on site.

What you need to do now
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