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Old Bailey Solicitors
Administration and Accounts Office Assistant
About Old Bailey Solicitors
Old Bailey Solicitors is a leading firm of criminal defence specialists. Established in 1999, and with offices in London, Sussex and Surrey, we have built our reputation as a leading criminal defence firm providing first-rate advice and representation to clients.
Leading Criminal Defence Firm
We are ranked Band 1 by Chambers & Partners the Legal 500 for our crime expertise in Brighton and the surrounding areas.
Due to a substantial increase in work, our Operations Team is looking to recruit a part time Administration and Accounts Office Assistant to work in our Brighton Office (though there may be capacity to work remotely/from home subject to an initial training period in our Brighton office being successfully completed).
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Old Bailey Solicitors is seeking an Administration and Accounts Office Assistant to support our Practice Manager and Accounts department in all aspects of its Criminal Legal Aid billing (and privately funded matters as required) and administration. The Assistant will work closely with our Practice Manager and report to the Director.
Old Bailey Solicitors provides a supportive team environment and real prospects for success
and promotion. The company can provide training as necessary.
Old Bailey Solicitors is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff.
This role is anticipated to be three days per week, but there may be some flexibility here
depending on experience.
To apply please send a covering letter and CV to [email protected]
Main duties:
- Legal Aid Billing
- Submitting monthly criminal contract claims to the LAA
- Submitting claims for Costs out of Central Funds
- Processing prior authority claims / interim payments
- Maintaining detailed electronic records of all claims to support cash flow
forecasting and budgeting. - Maintaining efficient and effective filing systems for criminal legal aid bills and
related documentation - Reconciliation of crime submission (monthly and yearly)
- Working with the Practice Manager to check payment remittances from the LAA
and other public funding bodies for accuracy. - Working with Accounts to process invoices from counsel, experts, consultants,
and other providers of service for the firm, ensuring that invoices are authorised
by the appropriate fee earner and are accurately referenced.
Key skills required:
- Demonstrate passion and expertise in Legal Aid Billing with experience in drafting
legal aid bills. - In depth understanding of the LAA Codes and relevant Legal Aid Rules relating to
costs - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, analytical and organisational skills
as well as the ability to use own initiative and when to seek guidance. - Committed team player, self -motivated and professional individual.
- Excellent IT Skills – familiar with Microsoft Office and document management skills
