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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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