Billing Assistant

About this Job

This is a great role providing critical billing support to our Practice Management and Finance teams. The work is varied, liaising with barristers and colleagues to prepare and process bills, as well as chasing unpaid bills. You will be part of friendly, fun and experienced team; the work is interesting and no day will be the same. Opportunities for career progression are excellent.

About this Employer

39 Essex Chambers is a leading barristers’ chambers with offices in London, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. We are made up of almost 200 barristers (including 55 King’s Counsel), along with a staff team of 53.
We work in a range of sectors and practice areas of law, specialising in Commercial, Construction, Civil Liability, Sport, Planning, Environment, Property and Public Law, throughout the UK and internationally.

Person Specification

• Excellent attention to detail and numeracy skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Well organised and efficient.
• Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative.
• Experience of working on their own as well as in a team.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience in certificated Legal Aid billing and using CCMS (desirable).

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with barristers regarding their work done.
• Monitor Chambers’ time recording software and billing inboxes.
• Accurately draft the necessary bills.
• Process billing and produce fee notes across a range of practice and funding streams.
• Develop an understanding of the workings of our clients, including Legal Aid Agency and all other appropriate funding / retainers used by members of Chambers.
• Deal with queries regarding bills, invoices and fee notes, or ensure queries are passed to the relevant person in a timely manner with sufficient information to ensure they are followed up.

Professional Qualifications