Legal Aid Billing Coordinator

Reed; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training & development

Employee assistance programme

25 days annual leave

Company events

Job summary

Reed, a Nottingham-based law firm, seeks an experienced Legal Aid Billing Coordinator to join its growing team. The role is office-based during probation, then hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days at home).

You will handle Legal Aid and Legal Help bills, POA handling, and VHCC matters within the CCMS framework, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Legal Aid costing and billing.
• Strong knowledge of Family Legal Aid processes and procedures.
• Experience working with Legal Aid audits and KPI requirements.
• Working knowledge of the CCMS system.
• Advanced IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel including VLOOKUPs and Pivots.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, finalise and submit Legal Aid bills.
• Prepare, finalise and submit Legal Help bills.
• Apply for Payments on Account (POA).
• Manage and progress VHCC matters.
• Work within the CCMS system and maintain accurate records.
• Liaise with relevant parties regarding Counsel fees, Court fees, Process Server fees and other disbursements.
• Proactively obtain final court orders and Legal Aid certificates.
• Ensure billing targets and KPIs are achieved.
• Support audit requirements and maintain compliance with Legal Aid regulations.

Skills

Legal billing experience

CCMS knowledge

Excel skills

Tools

CCMS system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Legal Aid Billing Coordinator

Location: Nottingham
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 DOE
Working Pattern: Office-based during probation, then hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)

About the Role

An established and highly regarded specialist law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Aid Billing Coordinator to join its growing team in Nottingham.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, finalise and submit Legal Aid bills.
• Prepare, finalise and submit Legal Help bills.
• Apply for Payments on Account (POA).
• Manage and progress VHCC matters.
• Work within the CCMS system and maintain accurate records.
• Liaise with relevant parties regarding Counsel fees, Court fees, Process Server fees and other disbursements.
• Proactively obtain final court orders and Legal Aid certificates.
• Ensure billing targets and KPIs are achieved.
• Support audit requirements and maintain compliance with Legal Aid regulations.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience in Legal Aid costing and billing.
• Strong knowledge of Family Legal Aid processes and procedures.
• Experience working with Legal Aid audits and KPI requirements.
• Working knowledge of the CCMS system.
• Advanced IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel including VLOOKUP's and Pivots

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £35,000 - £45,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working following successful completion of probation (3/2 split).
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Clear opportunities for career progression.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Regular company events and team activities.