Bidwell Henderson Costs Consultants Ltd is an award-winning legal costs company, providing expert bill preparation, processing, and administrative support services to solicitor firms across England and Wales. With a strong reputation for excellence, accuracy, and client service, we play a vital role in helping legal practices maximise the recovery of their costs efficiently and compliantly.
Due to continued growth and expansion, we are seeking a motivated and professional individual to join our dynamic and rapidly growing team.
Working exclusively with the Legal Aid community, we provide a high-quality, value-driven service that supports solicitors in securing payment for their work from the Legal Aid Agency. Our specialist knowledge, attention to detail, and commitment to outstanding service have enabled us to become a trusted partner to legal aid practitioners nationwide.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and respected organisation where you will contribute to delivering exceptional service to our clients while developing your skills within a supportive and professional environment. We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive, and committed to maintaining the high standards that our clients expect.
Position – Legal Aid Billing Processor
The role of a Legal Aid Billing Processor at Bidwell Henderson involves the processing and submitting of legal aid claims and bills to the Legal Aid Agency on behalf of solicitors firms.
There will be on the job training from the start and does not require a law degree. The position will involve learning new skills which once mastered will allow you to become an expert in your area. You will have direct access to a Manager for support. Ideal candidates will be motivated, hardworking, and accurate. They will have the ability to check their own work and above all show excellent client care. Confidentiality is key in this field of work.
Key Responsibilities
· Checking and progressing solicitor claims through an official government digital platform
· Liaising internally and externally with Chambers/Solicitors/Costs draftspersons/Legal Aid Agency regarding billing queries
· Learning legal concepts and theory
· Calculating figures and creating reports
· Monitoring claim deadlines
· Progression towards being an expert in your specified area
· Providing assistance to other departments when needed
Key Skills and Attributes
· A team player who can work under their own initiative
· Excellent attention to detail
· Strong administrative and organizational skills
· Good numerical ability
· Motivated individual
· Excellent client care
· Good communication skills
· Confidentiality
What do we offer?
· Time with our admin, accounts and processing departments to gain an understanding of the business as a whole
· Access to our online training and learning programme to be undertaken during working hours
· Training on our case management system, IT and data protection
· Valuable legal skills post completion of the course
· A professional job within the legal sector working with a fantastic team of people who are all committed to the ongoing growth and success of the company.
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Work Location: In person
