Job Description

Billing Coordinator

Location: Hybrid (1-2 days in London office, 3-4 days remote)

Hours: 9:00am - 5:30pm

About Us:

National Legal Service is one of the UK's fastest-growing legal aid law firms, specialising in Family law. We are a well-respected and dynamic firm that provides exceptional legal services to our clients while promoting a positive and supportive work environment for our employees. We are now seeking a highly organised

Billing Coordinator

to join our busy billing team.

The Role:

As a Billing Coordinator, you will be working closely with the Billing Manager to support the billing team in a variety of key administrative and billing tasks. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who is looking to gain valuable experience in a billing environment within a corporate setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Checking and approving bills prepared by external Cost Drafters for Legal Aid submission and payment

Preparing Fixed Fee bills for submission and payment

Preparing Legal Help Claims and overseeing monthly contract submission of LH claims.

Posting of bills on internal Case Management System and resolving ledger balances and queries.

General billing tasks including but not limited to, collation of documents for bill submissions and liaising with external Counsel chambers, experts, and Courts to obtain fee notes, invoices, and court orders.

Monitoring and Reporting:

Monitor and review internal spreadsheets, reports, and CCMS for case notifications, ensuring timely and accurate updates.

Resolving Queries:

Help resolve billing and posting queries as they arise, providing clear communication and solutions.

General Billing Duties:

Perform any other ad hoc duties required by the billing team.

Processes/Systems:

Receive training on case management software and ensure efficient use of Outlook and Teams for managing communications.

Legal Aid Portal (CCMS):

You will be trained on the LAA Portal (CCMS).

Provide evidence for disbursement claims via the Legal Aid Portal.

Skills & Experience Required:

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

with an attention to detail and a methodical approach to tasks.

Strong

communication skills

, both written and verbal, and confidence in handling emails and phone calls.

Ability to

multi-task

and manage priorities effectively.

Comfortable working

under direction

, but also able to take a proactive approach when needed.

A

willingness to learn

and develop new skills in the billing and legal aid environment.

Competent IT skills

, including proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Why Join Us?

A fantastic opportunity to develop your career in billing within a respected legal firm.

Hybrid working model (1-2 days in the London office, 3-4 days from home) offering flexibility.

Competitive salary and excellent opportunities for learning and career progression.

Be part of an organisation that truly makes a difference in the legal aid sector.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 24,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Sick pay Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:

London EC4R: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London EC4R