Legal Billing Clerk

Legal Billing Clerk

My client is an award winning practice and they are one of the few highly specialised firms in the UK to work exclusively in the areas of mental capacity and mental health law. They are very proud of our dedicated and highly competent motivated team.

Due to continued growth they have an exciting opportunity to join our highly regarded established niche firm based in Hoylake within their Administration department.

We are seeking a billing clerk to work with our Court of Protection department to deal with the management and administration of our costs and billing process.

General role

To provide cost-effective administration and support to the Director and other members of the CoP team. This role is available on a full or part time basis 5 days a week.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Good academic results particularly in English and Maths.

Previous legal experience and knowledge of Legal Aid funding advantageous.

Previous experience in billing/costs role advantageous.

Previous experience with CCMS advantageous.

A pleasant but assertive and confident manner.

Ability to work from own initiative whilst supporting a team.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Personal efficiency and good organisational skills.

Thorough, pragmatic and excellent attention to detail.

Pro-active and self-starter.

Competent in the use of Information Technology.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

· Auditing files ready for billing, including WIP and disbursements.

· Check and prepare file prior to sending to costs draftsman

· Liaising with Chambers and obtaining CF1As

· Routine admin including production of documents.

· Maintain careful checks that all deadlines are met.

· Ensure all relevant files are kept in good order.

· Dealing with queries on billing files

· Potentially assisting with the calculation and preparation on legal help and CLR matters, assisting with monthly bulkload.

· To undertake any specific training when required to do so and to have responsibility towards own self-development.

· To ensure the confidentiality and security of all firm and client documentation and information.

· To maintain high standards in the processing of work

· The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

· Company events

· Company pension

Schedule:

· Monday to Friday

Education:

· A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

· auditing files ready for billing: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)