Aged Debt Clerk / Administrative Assistant

Overview:

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Aged Debt Clerk / Administrative Assistant to join our team. In this position you will play a crucial role to assist in the smooth operation of our office. This is a full-time position with opportunities for growth and advancement. You will be required to work in Chambers Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm.

Salary will be up to £25,000.00 per annum depending on age and experience.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing and dispatching fee notes and invoices
• Liaising with legal entities, professional bodies and other customers to ensure timely payment of Barrister fees
• Using computer software to assist in chasing outstanding fees by email and telephone
• Scanning, printing and inputting documents on to the computer system
• Compiling paperwork to allow Fees Clerks to draft bills
• Assist staff and members of chambers in general administrative tasks
• Reception cover at lunch time and when the full time time Receptionist is on holiday or absent for any other reason
• Answering telephone calls directed to you, for example fee note requests, billing queries, aged debt etc
• Occasional local deliveries and collections by hand and running errands
• First aid and Fire officer (after appropriate training)
• Any other duty requested of you by your line manager

Skills required:

• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• A clear and confident telephone manner
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Problem solving
• Good numeracy
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 04/03/2025