Billing Administrator (Court of Protection) - #1795311

Location- Southport /Manchester/ Leeds/ Liverpool/ Hybrid

Fletchers Solicitors Ltd have a fantastic opportunity to join our growing CoP/Private Team.

Purpose Of Role

To support the COP/Private Client Department in managing WIP, and maintaining and monitoring regular interim billing of managed files, as well as other miscellaneous matters. This role will also provide ad hoc support to the COP/Private Client team, particularly in relation to data preparation for litigation and annual reporting purposes.

Additionally, the role will serve as a key day-to-day link between the COP/Private Client team, the Costs team, and the Finance department.

In Return Fletchers Can Offer

• 35 hours working week
• Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
• 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, you also have an option to purchase up to 3 extra days’ holiday per year, until you long service award the 3 days after your 5th, 7th, and 9th full year of employment
• Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice option
• Life Assurance Policy
• Medicash policy to cover some dental, optical and other medical expenses
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
• Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balance
• Varied calendar of funded company social events (check out Fletchers Group on LinkedIn)
• Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees
  
  

Main Responsibilities

• Quarterly billing for deputyships and trusts
• Regular billing of other work types within the department
• Preparation of financial aspects of OPG reports
• Liaison with SCCO (all costs process except drafting the bill)
• Develop and maintain suitable records of costs projections, recovery rates, SCCO timescales
• Preparation of financial schedules to support litigation
• Support CoP paralegals with banking eg payments, reconciliations
• Administration of account opening processes
• Monitor and manage regular billing of disbursements
• Ensure prompt settling of bills
• Work in collaboration with other departments to improve processes in billing and related activities
  
  

Essential Skills And Experience

• Knowledge of relevant CoP billing practices and legal framework
• Understanding of basic finance management ie logging and review of WIP, client balances, disbursements etc
• Excellent teamwork sills - Working productively with colleagues in a professional, efficient and courteous way.
• Proficient use of Excel
• Excellent time management – i.e. the ability to complete given tasks within an acceptable timescale, to work within any reasonably given deadlines and to time record.
• The ability to work in an organised way, prioritising work appropriately.
• The ability to apply initiative and forward thinking.
• Flexible approach & keen attention to detail.
  
  

Desirable Skills And Experience

• Working knowledge of the documents/procedures associated with Court of Protection/Private Client work.
• Using Proclaim as a file management system.
• Previous experience in Private Client and Court of Protection work.
• A-levels or equivalent.
• Awareness of brain injuries and other disabilities
  
  

We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.

About Fletchers Solicitors

Fletchers is a growing law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with excellent rankings with both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Following several acquisitions, we have transformed into the Fletchers Group, with ambitious plans for further expansion. Situated in the North-West of the UK, our offices are located in Manchester, Liverpool, Southport, Leeds, Bolton, and Cambridge. Many of our colleagues enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work arrangements. We offer a great work-life balance, attractive benefits, apprenticeship or training contract opportunities, and avenues for internal progression. Currently, approximately 10% of our colleagues participate in apprenticeships or training contracts, marking a milestone for us as we continue to improve our Learning & Development programs. Our culture is nurturing, designed to assist you in achieving your aspirations. Additionally, we have our Associate and Partner programs for senior lawyers and established the Fletchers Foundation to support those who have suffered injuries.

Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce, which is why we welcome applications from all diversity groups and backgrounds. We’re committed to providing a culture and environment where everyone can thrive. Fletchers understand and celebrating that no colleague is the same. We’re proud of our work on the Disability Confident scheme, and we are signing up to other diversity standards to reflect our ethos.