Job Overview
, Permanent, £25,000 – £35,000, Manchester, Interviewing ASAP!
Forrest Recruitment are working alongside an established, respected law firm in the Manchester area. They are seeking a Legal Aid Billing Clerk to support their busy team. The successful candidate will be reporting directly to the Practice Director and providing vital support in managing billing processes. This role is a fully office-based position and working the hours of 9:00am – 5pm Monday to Friday.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Prepare claims using the firm’s billing systems
2. Maintain accurate records and outstanding claim spreadsheets
3. Collaborate with fee earners to ensure LGFS tabs and WIP reports are current
4. Process and submission of cases, claims and other legal administration
5. Generate various types of bills
6. Post client payments and ensure ledger/WIP accuracy
7. Manage concluded file archiving and retrieval
8. Coordinate file destruction schedules with Practice Director
9. Open and update new files, including diary entries for court dates
10. General administration tasks such as supporting the accounts manager, providing reception and phone cover when needed and supporting client hospitality.
The ideal candidate will have experience in legal billing, familiarity with Legal Aid processes, have strong attention to detail, a proactive approach and excellent communication skills.
If successful, you will be working within a supportive team with lots of opportunities to develop and grow your skills.
For more information regarding this role, please call Nina on 0161 236 3600 or forward your CV for consideration to manchester@forrest-recruitment.co.uk.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.