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We are currently seeking a talented Billing Coordinator for our client, an award-winning multidisciplinary law firm with an outstanding reputation.
In this role, you will be working alongside the Finance Team and assisting fee earners across the firm. Your focus will be on supporting the billing and costs team, ensuring timely progression of matters, and contributing to monthly billing meetings with all fee earners.
Key Responsibilities:
Attend monthly billing meetings with fee earners to review Work in Progress (WIP), progress on current files, and manage housekeeping tasks such as:
Time transfers
Rate changes
WIP write-offs
Billing write-offs
File closures
Disbursement transfers or write-offs
Amend client records as needed
Assess fees received versus targets with each fee earner
Ensure tasks arising from billing meetings are promptly addressed, including troubleshooting
Draft and process payments on account for profit costs and disbursements via CCMS (where required)
Post weekly bills after receiving remittance from the LAA, accurately allocating costs to fee earners and applying appropriate timelines and disbursements
Correspond with external cost draftsmen to ensure files are progressing smoothly, keeping fee earners updated
Assist fee earners with billing-related queries
Support billing coordinators with complex and technical issues
Help the Finance Manager resolve queries and address historic issues
Provide training to billing coordinators on both civil and criminal billing aspects
Share your knowledge to enhance the team's efficiency and expertise
Skills and Knowledge Requirements:
A solid understanding of Legal Aid, Legal Help, and other systems of public legal funding in both criminal and civil sectors
ALCD or AAT qualification is desirable but not essential
Skills and Abilities:
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
Confident, with strong influencing and negotiating skills
Highly organised and efficient
Strong initiative and problem-solving ability
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Meticulous attention to detail
High degree of numeracy and strong IT skills
If you are a proactive, detail-oriented professional with experience in legal aid billing and legal processes, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join a prestigious law firm in a dynamic and supportive team environment.
