Billing Clerk

Zaparas Lawyers; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 42,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Additional annual leave during year‑s‑

Paid parental leave

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Supportive team and strong reputation

Job summary

Zaparas Lawyers is seeking a part-time Billing Clerk to support our Legal Costs team across Personal Injury matters. The role focuses on invoicing, billing records, and customer liaison, suitable for someone with accounts or billing experience who enjoys working with numbers and people.

Strong Excel and Office skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently are essential. This flexible role offers a supportive team and ongoing professional development within a respected

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounts, billing, accounts receivable or a similar role.
• Experience in the legal, insurance, Personal Injury, WorkCover environment would be an advantage.
• Part-time availability (ideally 3 days per week).
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication.
• Good organisation and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Hands-on, practical approach and ability to work independently.
• Friendly and professional approach with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to handle confidential financial and client information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue invoices following settlement of legal matters.
• Compile bills and related correspondence for clients and other parties.
• Assist with billing analysis and ensure invoices are accurate and issued on time.
• Maintain accurate client, billing and payment records.
• Prepare and maintain debtor lists and reports.
• Monitor outstanding accounts and follow up overdue payments.
• Assist with collection and negotiation of outstanding amounts.
• Liaise with Lawyers, Legal Assistants, clients and external stakeholders regarding billing and payments.
• Assist with WorkCover-related billing and settlement processes.
• Maintain organised electronic and paper filing systems.
• Identify discrepancies or errors and raise them with the appropriate team member.
• Provide general support to the Legal Costs team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Organisation

Multitasking

Independence

Client liaison

Confidentiality

Excel

Microsoft Office

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you an organised and detail-focused Accounts or Billing professional looking for a part-time opportunity?

Zaparas Law is looking for a Billing Clerk to join our Legal Costs team and support the billing and accounts process across our Personal Injury practice.

This role would suit someone with experience in accounts, billing or administration who enjoys working with numbers, keeping things organised and dealing with people. Experience in Personal Injury, WorkCover, legal accounts or a related industry would be highly regarded, but we're open to someone with the right skills and attitude who can learn the legal side of the role.

The role

• Prepare and issue invoices following the settlement of legal matters.
• Compile bills and related correspondence for clients and other parties.
• Assist with billing analysis and ensure invoices are accurate and issued on time.
• Maintain accurate client, billing and payment records.
• Prepare and maintain debtor lists and reports.
• Monitor outstanding accounts and follow up overdue payments.
• Assist with the collection and negotiation of outstanding amounts.
• Liaise with Lawyers, Legal Assistants, clients and external stakeholders regarding billing and payments.
• Assist with WorkCover-related billing and settlement processes.
• Maintain organised electronic and paper filing systems.
• Identify discrepancies or errors and raise them with the appropriate team member.
• Provide general support to the Legal Costs team as required.

About you

• Previous experience in accounts, billing, accounts receivable or a similar role.
• Experience in the legal, insurance, Personal Injury, WorkCover environment would be an advantage.
• Looking for a part-time role, ideally 3 days per week.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good organisation and time-management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• A practical, hands-on approach and the ability to work independently.
• A friendly and professional approach when dealing with clients and colleagues.
• The ability to handle confidential financial and client information appropriately.

Why join Zaparas Law?

• Part-time role with flexible working arrangements.
• Great team culture and ongoing learning opportunities.
• Additional annual leave during our end-of-year shutdown.
• Paid parental leave for primary caregivers and co-parents.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Join an established Personal Injury law firm with a strong reputation and a supportive team.

If you're an experienced Accounts or Billing professional looking for a part-time role and would like to develop your experience within a well-established Personal Injury law firm,