Legal Aid Administrator

Sills & Betteridge LLP; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance at 3x annual salary

Employee Assistance Programme with GP,

Training and career development

Job summary

Sills & Betteridge LLP in Lincoln is seeking a highly organised Legal Aid Administrator to join the Family Department. You will help manage funding certificates, monitor costs, process payments and maintain accurate records.

The role offers training and development, exposure to high-quality family law work, and a supportive team culture; Lincolnshire offices may be considered for the right candidate. Excellent attention to detail, confidentiality, and IT skills are essential, with opportunities

Qualifications

• You will be proactive, highly organised and able to handle a varied workload.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Review funding certificates and monitor costs for legally aided matters.
• Process payments and maintain accurate records in line with LAA requirements.
• Support the Family Department to ensure timely progression of cases.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office proficiency

Confidentiality & discretion

Education

GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role:

Legal Aid Administrator

Location:

Lincoln (other Lincolnshire offices may be considered)

Salary:

Competitive, based on level of experience

Hours:

9:00am – 5.15pm, Monday to Friday

Benefits:

• Competitive annual leave entitlement and sickness cover


• Life Assurance at 3x annual salary


• Employee Assistance Programme, including access to counselling services, 24/7 GP appointments (telephone and video), physiotherapy, medical cashback benefits, and discounts on retail, leisure and travel purchases


• Training and career development opportunities

About the role:

We are looking for a highly organised and detail oriented Legal Aid Administrator to join our Family Department.

As part of a supportive team, you will work closely with lawyers, legal support staff and external organisations to help manage the funding and administration of legally aided family matters. From reviewing funding certificates and monitoring costs to processing payments and maintaining accurate records, you will play an important role in ensuring matters progress smoothly and comply with Legal Aid Agency requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop specialist knowledge of family legal aid. Previous experience is desirable but not essential, as full training and support will be provided for the right candidate.

About you:

You will be proactive, highly organised and comfortable managing a varied workload. You will also have:

• Strong numerical skills, supported by GCSEs (Grade 5-9/A*-C or equivalent) in Maths and English;


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;


• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively;


• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications;


• A methodical approach and high level of accuracy;


• The ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Working at Sills & Betteridge:

Join our award-winning Family Law team, who have previously been recognised as Children Law Team of the Year (National) and Family Law Firm of the Year (Midlands & Wales). In the Legal 500, a major international legal directory that researches and ranks law firms, our Family Law team are extremely proud to be ranked in the Top Tier in the East Midlands and Tier 2 in Yorkshire, with many of our lawyers individually recognised.

You will work alongside some of the region’s finest family lawyers in a department with a reputation for excellence and meaningful client care, in a close-knit, supportive environment, where collaboration and compassion underpin everything we do.

To find out more of what life is like at Sills & Betteridge including our benefits visit our Working at Sills & Betteridge | Sills & Betteridge Solicitors page.