My client a City law firm are looking for temporary Legal Billing Coordinator to join their team for 2 months.  This role is crucial for ensuring professional and timely service in client billing processes, working closely with fee earners, compliance, and cashier teams to maintain accuracy and efficiency.

• Responsible for client billing, ensuring it is carried out efficiently and within agreed timeframes.
• Oversee client due diligence, as well as matter opening and closing processes.
• Raise draft invoices for fee earner review and check these drafts for any inaccuracies.
• Work closely with all teams to ensure accurate billing details and resolve billing issues promptly.
• Finalise and dispatch invoices to clients.
• Assist with accounts receivable and collections if required.
• Handle time recording enquiries and amendments.
• Liaise with fee earners and the cashiering team regarding expenses and third-party supplier invoices, ensuring proper authorisation and processing.
• Ensure accurate online filing of invoices and other paperwork.

• Logical thinker with excellent organisational skills and proficiency in numbers.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of SRA and VAT regulations, and firm’s Anti Money Laundering and KYC processes.
• Experience using practice management systems; knowledge of Peppermint is beneficial but not essential.
• Self-disciplined with keen attention to detail.
• Good team working skills and the ability to work to deadlines.
• Competence in using Excel.
• Proven experience as a legal billing coordinator or in a similar role.
• Understanding of legal procedures and terminology.

The role is 2 days in the office and 3 from home.