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Peter Edwards Law is an award-winning practice, and we are one of the few highly specialised firms in the UK to work exclusively in the areas of mental capacity and mental health law. We are very proud of our dedicated and highly competent, motivated team.
Due to continued growth, we are recruiting for a legal secretary to join our highly regarded, well-established niche firm within our 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.
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
* 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
* File opening, closure, and archiving
* Monthly bank reconciliations on Deputyship files
* Accurate completion of time recording
* Photocopying, scanning, printing, filing and other general admin tasks
Qualifications
* 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.
Additional information
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Industries: Law Practice
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