Legal Aid Billing Assistant - Leeds, United Kingdom - PJ Consulting Group

PJ Consulting Group

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Leeds, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Family Department - Legal Aid Billing Assistant

About the firm:

Our Client is an multi-office, multi-service Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners firm recognized for excellence in various legal fields.

Join the team and become part of our success story

Legal 500 firm
Salary £25,000
Hybrid Working
Location:Leeds

Are you detail-oriented with a passion for supporting legal processes? We're seeking a permanent, full-time Legal Aid Billing Assistant to join our clients busy and expanding Family Department.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you

Your Profile:

Experience using the Legal Aid Agency Client and Cost Management System (CCMS)
Excellent attention to detail
Strong organizational skills to manage highvolume billing activities efficiently
Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written

Responsibilities:

As a Legal Aid Billing Assistant:

Review communications from the Legal Aid Agency for fee earners in the department
Save communications from the Legal Aid Agency on our case management system and liaise with Family Department staff as needed
Oversee the Family Department claims process for disbursements and invoices from experts made to the Legal Aid Agency
Allocate Counsel fees on the Legal Aid Agency CCMS
Liaise with Costs & Billing Team, court, and counsel chambers as required
Act as the point of contact between the Family Department and Costs Team for file closures and transfers for billing
Provide assistance to the wider Costs Department with billing of Family files as needed

Working With Us:

Competitive salary starting at £25,000, dependent on location and experience
Ongoing training and support for career development
Friendly, paperless offices with modern IT infrastructure
Generous annual leave package (23 days + bank holidays / Christmas and New Year)
Employee benefits including pension scheme, health care, and firm laptop
Hybrid working arrangements
Supportive supervision from mentors and opportunities for growth

Ready to make a difference in Family Law

Pay:
£25,000.00 per year

Benefits: