Legal Billing Clerk
Location: Hayes, West London
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Join a Respected Local Law Firm Supporting Access to Justice!
Are you experienced in legal billing and looking for a new challenge? A well-established firm of solicitors in Hayes is seeking a diligent and detail-driven Billing Clerk to join their friendly Accounts Team. Specialising in criminal law, they're a key local firm committed to fairness, quality representation, and client care.
About the Role: As a Legal Billing Clerk, you'll be responsible for preparing Legal Aid and private client bills, liaising with the Legal Aid Agency and courts, and supporting fee earners with case-related billing and financial administration. This is a varied, busy, and rewarding role, ideal for someone with strong attention to detail and a background in legal finance.
Key Responsibilities:
• Prepare and submit Legal Aid bills, including Crown Court, CRM7, and Magistrates' Court claims.
• Liaise with cost draftsmen, the LAA, and court personnel to resolve queries and ensure timely submissions.
• Monitor WIP and submit Payment on Account requests.
• Handle appeals and respond to rejected claims in line with LAA procedures.
• Process private client bills and assist with file closures.
• Accurately post disbursements and fees into the case management system.
• Ensure all billing activity complies with deadlines and regulatory standards.
What We're Looking For:
• Experience in legal billing, particularly with Legal Aid (criminal law experience highly desirable).
• High level of accuracy and numerical confidence.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills - written and verbal - for liaising with internal teams and external bodies.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and legal case management systems.
What You'll Get in Return:
• Competitive salary based on experience
• A friendly, supportive office culture
• Valuable experience in a specialist legal environment
What to Do Next:
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, then apply today!
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