Barristers Fees Clerk in Swansea - CV-Library

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 requiredSuitable 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 dateExperience & 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.

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