Junior Clerk

Junior Clerk - Temporary to permanent

We are recruiting for a highly motivated individual to join a busy and supportive clerking team within a well-established law firm. Full training will be provided, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to work in a varied and fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

• Managing diaries, including effective work allocation
• Acting as a key point of contact for instructing solicitors and clients, advising on availability and suitability
• Negotiating and agreeing fees
• Fixing and managing family, criminal and civil matters
• Supporting members' professional development
• Assisting with billing and payment processes, including chasing outstanding fees and allocating payments
• Legal Aid billing, including submission of claims via CCMS
• Supporting legal aid assessments, appeals and repayments
• Responding to queries regarding bills, invoices and fee notes
• Maintaining accurate records across internal systems
• Preparing reports for tax purposes
• Providing holiday cover for other members of the clerking team

• Knowledge of legal practice, court listing procedures and funding arrangements (including Legal Aid) desirable but not essential
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Able to manage competing priorities and work well under pressure
• Professional, personable and confident when dealing with clients and members
• A proactive team player committed to delivering excellent service
• Strong IT, literacy and numeracy skills
• Clear and professional communication skills

• Full-time, office-based role
• Working hours:
  
  8.30am - 5.30pm (1 hour lunch), with occasional out-of-hours work
• 30 days' paid annual leave plus bank holidays
• Free parking
• Subsidised / free social events
• Salary: £27,000 - £28,000 (reviewed annually)

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs
• A strong willingness to learn and develop within a close-knit team

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.