Revenue Controller /Crime Billing (Full-time/Permanent)
Reporting to: Head of Revenue Control
Based within: Revenue Control Team
Garden Court Chambers is one of the largest and most successful barristers’ chambers in the UK, with nearly 200 barristers who are supported by a busy operations team. We are recognised as leaders in criminal defence, civil liberties, housing, immigration, family and public law. Founded in 1974, our passion for human rights and social justice has shaped the development of law in these areas.
We are looking to recruit an experienced Billing Clerk from the legal industry, to work as part of our Revenue Control Team.
In this role, you will be responsible for undertaking accurate and efficient billing for the Crime Practice Team to meet the operational requirements of the barristers and always delivering a high level of customer services.
To apply, please send your CV, covering letter and Equal Opportunities Form to Michelle Burke at michelleb@gclaw.co.uk
Duties include:
- Undertaking criminal (legal aid and private) billing
- Efficient and accurate billing, maximising claim levels and turnaround times
- Resolving queries in a timely and profession manner
- Appealing assessments and incorrect decisions
- Advising barristers on the most effective and efficient billing methods
- Highlighting potential problem areas to Head of Revenue
- Identifying areas for continuous improvement in the billing process
- Participating in departmental meetings and contributing new initiatives
- Supporting the Credit Controllers on an ad hoc basis
Person Specification:
Essential:
- Knowledge of criminal legal aid billing
- At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role
- Must be confident in making telephone calls
- Good systems knowledge, especially Case management systems
- Excellent communication and organisation skills
- Good attention to detail
- Strong analytical skills and ability to assimilate information
- Enthusiasm and willingness to develop new skills
- A calm, patient approach to work in a very busy environment
- Proactive and willing to take initiative
- Professional attitude with good client relationship building skills
- Positive attitude and works well within a team.
Benefits:
- Salary circa £40k-£45K per annum, depending on experience
- 25 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays (additional day holiday after each two years of service)
- Birthday leave
- Company Pension
- Life Assurance
- Income Protection
- Free Access to wellbeing service subscription
- Hybrid working (after three months)
- Daily fruit provided
- Monthly staff lunch
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm or 9:30am to 6:00pm
Deadline for applications is 4pm on 22 September 2025.
