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 and 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. ..... full job details .....