Fees Clerk (1921)

Fees Clerk (1921)
2BR

£Competitive (dependent on experience)

Our client is recognised nationally and internationally as one of the leading sets of Chambers, specialising in Criminal, Fraud, Regulatory, Health & Safety, Inquiries and Sports Law. They are proud of their reputation for high quality client service, with the clerking team regularly singled out for praise (and nominated for awards) by the leading directories, who consistently rank Chambers as a leading top-tier set in their main practice areas.

Job Summary

The Fees Clerk is responsible for managing credit control and ensuring the timely processing of fees and billing of legal aid cases. This role involves a high level of interaction with counsel and solicitors, troubleshooting fee-related issues, and maintaining accurate records using the LEX system. The Fees Clerk will also support the Senior Fees Clerk in various fee related tasks and cover their responsibilities during leave periods.

Key Responsibilities

• Submitting AGFS claims through the LAA portal and processing prosecution fees.

• Managing all aspects of dealing with outstanding fees using both the LEX system and direct requests from counsel and replying to email correspondence about fee queries.

• Troubleshooting fees that require attention.

• Working closely with the Senior Fees Clerk to resolve difficult or unpaid fees.

• Providing aged debt and payment summary reports as required.

• Managing unbilled cases

• Covering the Senior Fees Clerk responsibilities during leave periods, including managing payments

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Fees Clerk or in a similar financial role.

• Proficiency with the LEX system.

• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.

• Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Knowledge of relevant funding regulations.

Working Conditions

• Full-time position based on a 40 hour working week.

• Location: Predominantly working from Chambers brand new premises in the heart of legal London but with the possibility of some remote working.

• Salary commensurate with experience

All applicants are requested to complete an Equality, Diversity & Inclusion form, availablehere.

For all enquiries please contact:

ABC Chambers Solutions LLP - 0203 890 8190 enquiries@abcllp.com

To apply for this role please e-mail a comprehensive CV and covering letter to one of the team or contact them directly for a confidential discussion:

Hudson Brewer hudson@abcllp.com | Sarah Willshee - sarah@abcllp.com

All third-party applications will be forwarded to ABC Chambers Solutions.

All applications are considered on merit alone. ABC and our client are committed to equality and to fostering diversity in our profession.

We will treat everyone equally and candidate selection will be made without regard to irrelevant considerations such as age, background, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, nationality, citizenship, political persuasion, pregnancy, maternity or paternity status, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.