Job Description
Financial Specialist - Legal
Location: Swansea (remote working available for the right candidate)
Salary: Circa 22,000 to 30,000 (DOE)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm - But will consider a part time role
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Part Time
Our client is within the Legal sector and is looking for Legal Billing Specialist. Although they are seeking a confident billing professional with experience in Legal Aid work to join our Accounts Team we will consider candidates with suitable accounts/book keeping/calculation experience and provide training.
Key Responsibilities:
Draft and submit LAA claims (Magistrates' and Crown Court work), including CRM7s and Payment on Account requests
Track WIP and claim progress, ensuring all deadlines are met
Review rejections, submit appeals and liaise with the LAA to resolve issues
Work closely with fee earners and the accounts team to ensure professional fees and disbursements are posted correctly
Support private billing and assist in closing completed case files
Maintain compliance with LAA guidelines and audit requirements
Use internal case management systems to keep billing records accurate and up to date
Key Characteristics:
Ideally previous experience in Legal Aid billing, ideally within a criminal law setting but not essential as can be trained.
Strong working knowledge of LAA forms and processes (including CRM7, POA, CCMS)
Good numeracy and attention to detail - you'll be the final check on accuracy
Proficient in Excel and legal billing software (e.g. LEAP, Proclaim, or similar)
Strong communication skills for dealing with internal teams, cost draftsmen, and external bodies
Ability to work independently and stay on top of your caseload
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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