Hybrid Legal Billing Assistant (6‑Month Temp)

Confidential; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential, a prestigious international law firm, is seeking a Temporary Billing Assistant to join the London Revenue team for a six‑month assignment. The role offers hybrid working (three days in the office, two days remote) and a salary up to £43,500.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of high‑volume law firm billing experience, be proficient with Elite/3e, and possess strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in high-volume billing within a law firm.
• Experience using Elite or 3e billing systems.
• Strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Deal with queries and ensure compliance with SRA and UK VAT regulations.
• Check bills for accuracy and route to Partners/secretaries for dispatch.
• Update Elite with input from fee-earners.
• Verify matter numbers, dates and rates.
• Maintain the security of the billing system and coordinate with Finance.
• Interface with client contacts to enable client billings.
• Build relationships with clients to support timely payments.
• Collaborate with Partners to maximise billing and reduce non-billable time.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports for clients.
• Coordinate invoicing using e-billing.

Skills

Excel

Billing knowledge

Tools

Elite/3e

Job description

Confidential, a prestigious international law firm, is seeking a Temporary Billing Assistant to join the London Revenue team for a six‑month assignment. The role offers hybrid working (three days in the office, two days remote) and a salary up to £43,500.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of high‑volume law firm billing experience, be proficient with Elite/3e, and possess strong Excel skills.