Billing Assistant Newcastle Upon Tyne

Newcastle City Centre Law Firm is looking to recruit an experienced Billing Assistant the candidate will be responsible for processing all billing in relation to family, court of protection and mental health controlled work and exceptional case claims in accordance with Legal Aid Agency contract requirements.

Key Activities & Responsibilities:

• To prepare and bill legal aid work for the family, court of protection and mental health departments on a daily and monthly basis. 
• To liaise with the cost drafts person regarding high value bills including checking and submitting bills when returned.
• To ensure accounts ledgers are clear and accurate on legal aid files and identify any errors.
• To accurately update and submit monthly controlled work to the Legal Aid Agency electronically. 
• To ensure the firm meets Legal Aid Agency key performance indicators and remains compliant with Legal Aid Agency rules. 

• Work as a team player with the accounts team and all other staff.
• To liaise with Legal Aid Agency, counsel and fee earners where necessary.
• To assist and work appropriately and considerately with fee earners and support staff 
• To attend and participate in any meetings of the department or the firm when required

Excellent opportunity to join a leading Newcastle City Centre based Law Firm and work within a strong Finance team.