Legal Accounts Clerk - Bradford, United Kingdom - G2 Legal Limited

G2 Legal Limited
G2 Legal Limited
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Bradford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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A brilliant opportunity has arisen with one of Yorkshire's leading law firms as they see a Legal Accounts Clerk to join their Bradford office.

On offer is a fantastic salary and benefits package. The working environment is outstanding at this firm. Theyoffer career progression and a happy work/life balance. A competitive salary package is also on offer.


Firm benefits include:


  • Up to 25 paid working days holiday per annum Staff introduction bonus scheme
- 'Happy Birthday' - have a free day off to celebrate and after 5 years have a £50 voucher to spend every birthday as well

  • Corporate discounts on a wide variety of products and services
  • Extremely flexible working environment to include agile working and flexible working arrangements.
  • Career progression and an extremely supportive working environment.
  • All expenses paid for Summer and Christmas party events

The role:


  • Working in a legal aid environment
  • Report directly to a Manager
  • Drafting/ preparing bills of costs
  • Working with the portal CCMS
  • Working to deadlines
  • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures
  • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly meetings ensuring that these are dealt with promptly
  • Ensuring compliance with file management
  • Internal training and reviewing the ongoing costs management process
  • Travel claims for fee earners including internal and external claims, claiming as appropriate, uploading relevant evidence and paying out the disbursements
  • Checking experts invoices and other disbursements
  • Billing legal aid matters

Key Skills Required:


  • Worked in a litigation environment and have some relevant legal experience gained within a Costs team
  • Experience of handling your own costs caseload from start to finish
  • Costs negotiation skills and experience
  • Up to date knowledge of LAA Costs Assessment Guidance and legislation
  • IT literate including knowledge of using CCMS
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges
  • Professional with a proactive approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with other professionals and court services
  • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business
  • Excellent analytical and organizational skills
  • Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment


To be considered for this role you must have a minimum of 1 years' experience of billing processes and experience with accounting systems Advanced Microsoft Excel and ideally CCMS.

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