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Fees Clerks Leading Barristers Chambers (Newcastle/Leeds)

NR James Ltd (T/a GRL Legal)
Posted 11 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 4LQ, England

Salary

£35,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a prominent set of Barristers Chambers in northern England, specializes in Criminal, Civil, and Family law with a team of 107 Barristers including 10 Kings Counsel.
  • New positions have been created to support the Lead Fees Clerk, focusing on fee-related functions for the Civil/Family and Criminal teams.
  • Candidates are sought with experience as either Criminal Fees Clerks or Civil/Family Fees Clerks, ideally requiring some prior experience in billing or financial administration.
  • The roles offer competitive salaries, flexible/hybrid working, and opportunities for training and development.
  • Applications are encouraged before the closing date of 5pm on Tuesday, April 8th.

Our client is a leading set of Barristers Chambers based in the north of England, specialising in Criminal, Civil and Family law. Chambers has 107 Barristers, including 10 Kings Counsel, and is widely recognised for excellence in advocacy and legal expertise.

Following a thorough review of Chambers fees functions, new positions have been created to work with and support the recently appointed Lead Fees Clerk. We are seeking individuals with some experience as (1) Criminal Fees Clerks and (2) Civil/Family Fees Clerks.

The roles support the delivery of fee-related functions for the Civil/Family and Criminal teams, including effective and timely billing, fee collection, and the continuous development of processes to ensure the effective delivery of chambers' revenue operations - training will be provided where required.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Billing & Fee Collection: Process and manage the billing and collection of fees.
  • Legal Aid & Private Fees: Handle fee arrangements for both legally aided and privately funded work, ensuring compliance with funding regulations.
  • Case & Revenue Management: Maintain accurate financial records, monitor outstanding fees, and support barristers in revenue-related queries.
  • Chambers Support: Liaise with barristers, clerks, solicitors, and external agencies to resolve fee matters promptly.
  • Process Improvement: Assist in developing and improving fee management systems and reporting processes.
Key Skills & Experience:
  • Experience in billing, fee collection, or financial administration, ideally in a barristers chambers or similarly fast paced environment.
  • Knowledge of legal aid billing and public funding processes is desirable.
  • Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Proficiency with case management software (e.g., Chambers Lex) and Microsoft Office.

These roles are offered with competitive salaries and benefits, flexible/hybrid working, and training and development opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity to join a positive environment and become an integral part of a high performing team.

Closing date: 5pm, Tuesday 8th April at 5pm early applications are encouraged.

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