Barristers Fees Clerk

The Recruitment Co is currently recruiting for Barristers Fees Clerk to join our clients growing team based in SA1 Swansea.

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £28,000p.a (Reviewed 9 months from start date)

Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm / 8.30am - 5pm. 37.5 hours paid hours per week.

Summary: 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, highly motivated, hardworking, and professional.

Main 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 multitask
• Professional attitude and presentation
• Good organisational skills to ensure all financial information is accurate and up to date

Experience & Qualifications:

• Good GCSE qualifications (or equivalent), including an A*to C grade in Mathematics and English
• Previous experience experience in the legal sector and/or finance sector

If you are interested in this role, please submit your CV for immediate response and further information.

CPSwansea

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