Legal Aid Administrator

Sills & Betteridge; Swineshead; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance 3x salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and career development

Job summary

Sills & Betteridge is seeking a highly organised Legal Aid Administrator to join the Family Department. You will work with lawyers, legal support staff and external organisations to manage funding and administration of legally aided family matters.

From reviewing funding certificates to monitoring costs and processing payments, you will help ensure compliance with Legal Aid Agency requirements and smooth case progression. Full training and support will be provided for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical skills demonstrated by GCSE Maths or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and with colleagues.
• Competent IT skills including Microsoft Office.
• Methodical approach with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Review funding certificates and monitor costs.
• Process payments and maintain accurate records.
• Ensure matters progress smoothly and comply with Legal Aid Agency requirements.
• Support lawyers and staff and liaise with external organisations.
• Develop specialist knowledge of family legal aid and training will be provided.

Skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

IT proficiency

Attention to detail

Discretion/confidentiality

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

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., 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.
  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