Part Time Biller

My client a Central London law firm are looking for a Legal Aid Biller for 2 days a week. You will be integral in managing billing and disbursements for legal cases. This role requires meticulous attention to detail and a strong understanding of legal billing processes.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Monitor work in progress (WIP) on files, and coordinate with cost drafts people for non-fixed fee cases, including sending files and updating the family spreadsheet.
• Manage fixed fee files, preparing bills using LEAP and CCMS.
• Review bills returned from cost drafts people, ensuring all disbursements are included, and obtain fee earner approvals.
• Handle both fixed and non-fixed fee disbursements, ensuring all payments are made and documented correctly in CCMS.
• Regularly check new certificates, diarise them, and manage periodic POAs for profit costs based on case status and previous claims.
• Conduct weekly BACS postings, coordinate with Accounts for disbursement payments, and ensure accurate billing on the ledger.
• Ensure the ledger is clear upon final bill preparation and proceed with file archiving.
• Manage communications with counsel regarding cost allocations on CCMS, ensuring all activities are time-recorded.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in legal aid billing or a similar role within a legal environment.
• Ideally strong familiarity with legal software such as LEAP and CCMS.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with fee earners, counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

The role will have an element of hybrid working.