Vacancy for Family Billing & Fees Clerk
Nine Chambers is a leading set of barristers based in Manchester compromising of 10 Kings’ Counsel and over 100 Juniors. Following a recent rebrand and a move to a magnificent Victorian building in the heart of the city, an exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Family Billing and Fees Clerk to join the accounts department. The role is on a full-time basis at our fully refurbished contemporary new premises.
Job Title: Family Billing & Fees Clerk
Reporting to: Senior Fees Clerk
Hours of work: 09:00 – 17:30 – Alternative/flexible working patterns will be considered.
Starting salary: £30 – 35k per annum depending on experience
Location: Manchester – Hybrid
Holiday entitlement: 25 days per annum in addition to public holidays rising with years of service
Duties include:-
- Billing of all legal aid fees for the Family team
- Recording of payments on the Lex case management system
- Chasing outstanding fees by email, letter and telephone
- Manage family billing and collections ensuring timely reporting
- Dealing with internal and external queries
- Assisting with other aspects of fee collection as required
Skills & Experience:-
Essential
- Experience working in a fast paced environment within a billing, financial administration or
credit control department - Detail orientated with track record of effectively managing a busy workload
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills
- Approachable team player with ‘can-do’ attitude
Desirable
- Knowledge of legal aid billing
- Experience using CCMS and LEX
- Experience working in a barristers chambers or other legal environment
Benefits Package
In terms of the benefits that you will enjoy whilst you are employed by Nine Chambers, they are as follows:
- 25 days holiday, plus bank/public holidays rising with years of service
- Salary Sacrifice scheme for annual travel tickets
- Chambers Pension Scheme through workplace pension
- Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family
- Modern city centre office with free access to gym and sauna
How to apply
Please apply by emailing a CV and covering letter to [email protected]. Interviews will be offered to candidates without delay, therefore prompt applications are encouraged as the advert will close once we have a suitable shortlist.
Nine Chambers is an equal opportunities employer.
