Junior Fees Clerk (1986) in London

Our client, 12KBW Chambers, is seeking an enthusiastic and organised Junior Fees Clerk to join its Fees Team. Reporting to the Senior Fees Clerk, you will provide key administrative support to ensure the smooth running of financial processes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career, with at least one years' relevant experience, who is eager to learn and develop within a leading legal environment. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and a strong communicator, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required; experience with systems such as Lex is advantageous but not essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Senior Fees Clerk and Fees Team with all aspects of fee management, debt recovery, and credit control.
• Support the accurate recording and tracking of outstanding fees and debts, including updating records and scheduling follow-up actions.
• Help maintain effective relationships with clients and their finance teams, responding to routine queries and requests.
• Assist in chasing aged debts for barristers, providing updates to the Senior Fees Clerk as required.
• Help keep barristers informed about the status of their aged debts, ensuring clear and timely communication.
• Support the processing of BACS payments to barristers and the maintenance of accurate financial records.
• Assist in monitoring large client firms and implementing procedures to control and reduce aged debts.
• Help generate and issue reminder fee notes and reports, ensuring compliance with chambers' procedures.
• Liaise with solicitors and the clerking team on straightforward matters, escalating more complex issues as needed.
• Assist in preparing monthly and ad hoc reports on debt recovery, aged debts, and payment trends.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive hard copy and electronic records in line with chambers' standards.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for process improvements.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 years experience as Junior Fees Clerk.
• Previous administrative experience or exposure to fee management (including Lex case management software) is desirable but not essential.
• A keen interest in developing a career within a barristers' chambers or legal environment.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from senior team members.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive training and mentoring.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Generous pension plan.
• Private health and travel insurance.
• Life assurance.
• Season ticket loan.

All applicants are requested to complete an Equality, Diversity & Inclusion form. For all enquiries please contact: ABC Partnership - 0203 890 8190 – enquiries@abcllp.com. To apply for this role please email a comprehensive CV and covering letter to Sarah Willshee – Sarah@abcllp.com & Rachael Argent - Rachael@abcllp.com. All third-party applications will be forwarded to ABC Partnership Ltd. ABC are committed to equality and to fostering diversity in our profession. We will treat everyone equally and irrespective of their age, background, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Please advise us in advance of the interview if you have any access needs (including those arising from neurodiversity) and/or require reasonable adjustments for the interview so that we can make appropriate arrangements.