Job Description
We are currently seeking a talented Billing Coordinator for our client, an award-winning multidisciplinary law firm with an outstanding reputation.\n\nIn 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.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nAttend monthly billing meetings with fee earners to review Work in Progress (WIP), progress on current files, and manage housekeeping tasks such as:\n\nTime transfers\n\nRate changes\n\nWIP write-offs\n\nBilling write-offs\n\nFile closures\n\nDisbursement transfers or write-offs\n\nAmend client records as needed\n\nAssess fees received versus targets with each fee earner\n\nEnsure tasks arising from billing meetings are promptly addressed, including troubleshooting\n\nDraft and process payments on account for profit costs and disbursements via CCMS (where required)\n\nPost weekly bills after receiving remittance from the LAA, accurately allocating costs to fee earners and applying appropriate timelines and disbursements\n\nCorrespond with external cost draftsmen to ensure files are progressing smoothly, keeping fee earners updated\n\nAssist fee earners with billing-related queries\n\nSupport billing coordinators with complex and technical issues\n\nHelp the Finance Manager resolve queries and address historic issues\n\nProvide training to billing coordinators on both civil and criminal billing aspects\n\nShare your knowledge to enhance the team's efficiency and expertise\n\nSkills and Knowledge Requirements:\n\nA solid understanding of Legal Aid, Legal Help, and other systems of public legal funding in both criminal and civil sectors\n\nALCD or AAT qualification is desirable but not essential\n\nSkills and Abilities:\n\nAbility to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines\n\nConfident, with strong influencing and negotiating skills\n\nHighly organised and efficient\n\nStrong initiative and problem-solving ability\n\nExcellent communication and customer service skills\n\nMeticulous attention to detail\n\nHigh degree of numeracy and strong IT skills\n\nIf 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