Head of Legal Aid Billing & Operations

CCLC; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A legal charity in the UK is seeking a Head of Legal Aid and Billing to lead the billing operations within their Legal Practice Unit. This part-time role (0.6 FTE) focuses on maximizing legal aid billing and managing a dedicated team, while ensuring compliance with operational needs. Candidates should have a strong background in legal, financial, or billing management and an understanding of the legal aid system. This is primarily an office-based position in London, with flexibility for some remote work after a settling-in period.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in legal practice or finance, preferably in relation to legal aid.
• Aptitude for processing large amounts of data and improving organizational systems.
• Experience of managing staff or teams, particularly in a legal or billing context.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Legal Practice Unit’s billing operations.
• Maximize legal aid billing while managing the billing team.
• Support the Managing Director on legal aid and financial matters.

Skills

Organizational skills

Financial management

Legal aid billing experience

Data processing

Spreadsheet management

Education

Solicitor qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

A legal charity in the UK is seeking a Head of Legal Aid and Billing to lead the billing operations within their Legal Practice Unit. This part-time role (0.6 FTE) focuses on maximizing legal aid billing and managing a dedicated team, while ensuring compliance with operational needs. Candidates should have a strong background in legal, financial, or billing management and an understanding of the legal aid system. This is primarily an office-based position in London, with flexibility for some remote work after a settling-in period.