Job Description

Taylor Rose is one of the fastest growing Law firms in the UK, with over 25 offices across the UK we have seen positive growth and development pver the last 2 years. As we head into our next phase of growth and transformation, we are seeking Legal Aid Cost Administrators for either our Carter Lane or Peterborough offices. This is to clear legacy accounts and files within our Crime and Family Department. Previous experience in the legal sector will be essential and would suit individuals looking for a platform to join a large Law Firm.

Working alongside the Senior Legal Biller and other departments such as Family and Crime, to support their financial management needs.

This role involves but is not limited to:

* Co ordinating Legal aid costing.

* Costing and submission of Legal Helps.

* Submit outcomes on CCMS for discharging certificate.

* Upload final order to complete discharge of public funding certificate.

* Allocate costs for counsel on CCMS so counsel can submit their bill.

* Address general notifications and actions on CCMS

* Request orders from the courts or other parties in involved.

* Search Mattersphere for Court Orders, Attendance Notes, Certificates or any other documentation required by the external costs for drafting bills.

* Liaise with Chambers, Experts, other Professionals for update on matters or the request for amended fee notes/invoices.

* Chase Fee Earners for their approval on matters in the billing process to progress matters and get the final bills paid.

* Download BACS statements to calculate BACS total and workout the Analysis.

* Send BACS Statements to all offices and others.

* Separate the POA report into individual Fee Earner Reports to send.

* Identifying files that are within the time period for claiming a payment on account. Then Submit POA’s on CCMS and old style certificates.

* Request Recoupments on CCMS and the LAA for old style certificates.

* Request reinstating certificates for matters that need additional work i.e. counsel was not paid but matter was finalised.

* Go through the trackers and identify matters that are stuck in the billing process and find a solution.

* General Ad Hoc for FE and External Costs – intervene and assist if required.

* Upload documents and assessed letters onto the portal if this has not been done.

* Check accounts and ledgers for evidence of payments for the bills and send the externals where appropriate.

* General administration of documents – filing, scanning and archiving.

* documents/other documentation from the FE to the external costs

Requirements:

Experience of CCMS and CMRF.

Have a good understanding of the accounting system, the banking system and case management systems.

Full knowledge, experience and understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules is required.

Company Core Values:

Aspire: To challenge convention, an entrepreneur with energy for change. To be the best we can be.

Innovate: To creatively evolve our working practices, use our revenue and resources in a virtuous cycle of improving our people, systems and growth.

Integrate: Bring together people and systems into a cohesive force.

Commit: To work with integrity and invest in long term relationships, creating a strong market position and delivering sustained commercial advantage