RCJ Advice (London) – Billing Administrator

Young Legal Aid Lawyers; London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their Legal Aid service at the Royal Courts of Justice. This role offers a unique opportunity to support vital legal services for those in need. You will manage billing processes for legal aid contracts, ensuring accuracy and compliance while working closely with experienced professionals. With a hybrid work model, you can enjoy a balanced work-life environment while making a significant impact in the community. If you are passionate about legal aid and have the skills to manage billing effectively, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing legal aid billing processes.
• Strong understanding of Housing Law and Family Law.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage legal aid billing for various legal services.
• Support the Legal Aid Billing Clerk with administrative tasks.

Skills

Billing Management

Legal Knowledge

Administrative Skills

Education

Degree in Law

Legal Aid Experience

Job description

Hours: 35 hours per week (excluding lunch), Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm (will consider part time, minimum 3 day per week)
Salary: £32,000 per annum
Contract: Fixed Term from May to 30 September 2025
Location: Hybrid – Royal Courts of Justice in London, option to work 2 days at home

The Role
A great opportunity to join RCJ Advice, a Citizens Advice and Law Centre, based at the Royal Courts of Justice in London, as part of our Legal Aid service. Legal Aid is a lifeline to many people who need legal advice but can’t afford a lawyer. This vital role will support our Legal Aid Billing Clerk & Paralegal with the administration of our Legal Aid Contracts in Housing Law, Family Law, and our Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service (HLPAS), with a focus on billing and reporting to the Legal Aid Agency (LAA).

The role entails preparing and managing legal aid billing for controlled work (such as HLPAS) and licensed work (such as Legal Representation) and seeing the billing process through from start to finish.

How to Apply
You can download the job description and person specification along with an application form on the jobs page of our RCJ Advice website (www.rcjadvice.org.uk ). We are interviewing on an ongoing basis due to a need to fill the role, so please apply as soon as possible.