Liz Semple Email & Phone Number

West Yorkshire

L.S. Clerking offers a bespoke family fees clerking service tailored to the needs of each Barristers Chambers. Having worked as a Barristers Clerk for 14 years I am acutely aware of the importance of billing counsel's fees immediately after the event and ensuring that payment is received promptly. I offer expertise in all areas of family billing, including private fees, Local Authority tender fees and all legal aid fees from the Graduated Fees Scheme to Very High Costs Cases.I have a particular interest and expert knowledge of legal aid billing. I have delivered training in this area and provided continuous support and guidance to counsel, instructing solicitors and staff.Experience in this area is key and ensuring that claims are completed accurately provides for an efficient payment system.

Leeds

As the Senior Family Clerk I was responsible for the running of the business activities and administration of chambers, in particular for the Family Team, including:Diary Management:- Administration of diary bookings and allocation of work to counsel.- Regular analysis of the diary to source possible conflicts or problems.- Organisation and administration of sitting days for counsel employed as part time Judges.Financial Management:- Negotiation, agreement and the billing of private fees.- Billing of all types of publicly funded cases including Family Graduated Fees Scheme (FGF), Family Advocacy Scheme (FAS), escaped cases (non FGF/FAS) and High Costs cases (VHCC).- Implementation of fee structures for counsel.Marketing and finding new business:- Completion of tender documents for Local Authorities on behalf of Family Team.- Organisation and implementation of annual CPD Seminar Programme for the Family Team.- Point of contact and face of chambers at marketing events.- Analysis of seminar feedback and adjustments thereto. - Design and production of promotional material.- Promotion of all members of the Family Team, including pupils, newly qualified tenants and external newcomers.- Research into areas of work and locations for new business.Career progression:- Guidance to pupils and newly qualified tenants on areas of work.- Regular appraisals with Counsel in relation to workload, client feedback and fee structures.Recruitment:- Assistant to Practice Manager and Board of Directors in recruitment of staff and Barristers, including pupils and external applicants.- Production of Job Descriptions for staff.- Point of contact for recruitment agencies and applicants.