Job Description

My client has an exciting opportunity for a candidate with strong literacy and numeracy skills to join a supportive law firm as a Trainee Legal Cashier and Archivist in Chichester.

Trainee Legal Cashier Duties:

• Assisting with all aspects of the cashiering function.
• Processing financial transactions relating to client matters in a timely manner and in accordance with the SRA Accounts Rules.
• Managing and reconcile supplier invoices and credit notes, ensuring invoices are paid within agreed terms.
• Preparing payment runs, including BACS transfers and cheque payments.
• Processing petty cash.

Archiving Duties:

• To archive files in accordance with the firm’s policies and regulatory requirements.
• To maintain our client database in connection with archived files.
• To liaise with fee earners, external storage, and secure shredding companies in relation to file collection, retrieval, and destruction.

Desired skills and experience:

• Previous experience working in a professional office environment with a keen interest in Legal Cashier work.
• Strong communication.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong IT skills with knowledge of working with Microsoft Word and Outlook.

What they offer:

• This role is full time Monday – Friday – 9am – 5:15pm and office based.
• Competitive salary depending on experience - £25,000 - £26,000.
• Pension scheme.
• Competitive holiday plus bank holiday.