Civil Litigation Paralegal

Legal Aid Costs Co-Ordinator

Plymouth

Hybrid Working

To £29k

What is on offer?

• Excellent starting salary & annual pay reviews
• 25 days holiday + Xmas Closure + your birthday off
• Private Healthcare & contributory pension scheme
• Very flexible hybrid working policy (2-3 days home working after training period)

What will you do?

You will oversee the submission and recovery of legal aid costs, ensuring compliance with the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) requirements. Your work will ensure efficient billing and cash flow

• Prepare and submit claims for payment to the Legal Aid Agency to include:
  • Claim 1/1a for escape and hourly rate claims
  • High-cost case plans
  • Fixed Fee CCMS bills
  • Legal Help claims including preparing EC-Claim 1 for escape cases
• Monitor the claims progress and liaise with the LAA to resolve any issues or delays, including preparing appeal submissions
• Monitor the LAA rejection Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure they remain compliant and challenge incorrect rejections
• Preparing and submitting POAs for disbursements and interim profit costs claims
• Identify opportunities for improvement
• Allocate counsel costs and process expert invoices ensuring they are compliant with LAA rules
• Work in collaboration with the firm’s designated Legal Aid Partner and assist with annual visits from the Legal Aid Agency’s Contract Manager
• Keep up to date with LAA contract changes, guidance and cost rules
• Support and provide advice to lawyers on legal aid billing procedures and best practice

What do you need?

• Experience in Legal Aid billing is essential
• Preferably from a law firm setting
• You will need a strong understanding of The Legal Aid Agency processes

What next?

• Click on apply now to send your CV over
• Or give Paul Norman a call for a confidential no obligation chat about this vacancy

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