At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Sanctions Team as a Junior Billing Clerk and manage billing processes.
- Company: Gherson Solicitors LLP, an equal opportunity employer with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience in a professional environment with growth opportunities.
- Other info: Fully office-based role with a focus on teamwork and personal initiative.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team and develop essential skills in legal billing.
- Qualifications: Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are key.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 32000 £ per year.
Gherson Solicitors LLP is currently seeking to recruit a Junior Legal Billing Clerk to join our expanding Sanctions Team.
Responsibilities will include:
- Regular review of time recording of all fee earners in the team, and preparation of those papers for their review in turn.
- Developing relationship with all of our experts (including Chambers) to ensure that fee notes are requested across all matters regularly.
- Regular review of WIP, along with fee notes requested, ensuring that these are compared to the fees estimated to the client, and communicate with the fee earners when they come close to the limit so they can manage their clients.
- Eventually issue monthly case status updates to each client that is being charged hourly to ensure full transparency per Legal Ombudsman guidelines.
- Regular administrative tasks including raising invoices and sending these to clients, along with chasers where appropriate.
- Attendance at the billing meetings to update accounts across all matters, in lieu of the fee earners.
- Manage allocated tasks and queries within the Finance email inbox.
- Process credit notes, WIP and disbursement transfers and write-offs in line with internal procedures.
- Provide cover for team members when required.
- Aged debt recovery.
The skills required for this role will include:
- Ability to work to deadlines/targets, prioritise and deliver effective solutions.
- Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative with a positive attitude.
- Strong analytical skills with an eye for detail.
- Excellent organisation and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent IT skills and effective use of Case Management and Time Recording Systems.
- Professional and effective communication with individual and business contacts.
Junior Billing Clerk in London employer: Gherson
Gherson Solicitors LLP is an exceptional employer that fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment, where every employee is valued and encouraged to thrive. Located in the heart of the UK, this market-leading firm offers unique opportunities for professional growth and development, allowing marketing professionals to collaborate closely with Partners and contribute to innovative strategies that enhance the firm's stellar reputation. With a commitment to quality work and client service, Gherson provides a dynamic workplace culture that empowers employees to take ownership of their roles and make a meaningful impact.
