Billing Administrator (Court of Protection)

Location: Southport/Manchester/Liverpool/Leeds/Hybrid

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

Purpose of role:

To support the COP/Private Client Department in managing WIP, maintaining and monitoring regular interim billing of managed files, and other miscellaneous matters. The role also provides ad hoc support, especially in data preparation for litigation and annual reporting. Additionally, it acts as a key link between the COP/Private Client team, the Costs team, and the Finance department.

In return, Fletchers offers:

• 35-hour working week
• Bonus scheme (subject to targets)
• 35 days holiday including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, with options to purchase up to 3 extra days annually
• Pension scheme with salary sacrifice
• Life Assurance
• Medicash policy for dental, optical, and medical expenses
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and IVF schemes
• Flexible, agile working environment
• Varied social events and monthly voucher awards

Main Responsibilities:

• Quarterly billing for deputyships and trusts
• Regular billing of other work types
• Preparation of financial aspects of OPG reports
• Liaison with SCCO regarding costs process
• Maintaining records of costs projections and recovery rates
• Supporting litigation with financial schedules
• Assisting CoP paralegals with banking tasks
• Managing account opening processes
• Monitoring and managing disbursement billing
• Ensuring prompt bill settlements
• Collaborating with departments to improve billing processes

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge of CoP billing practices and legal framework
• Understanding of finance management basics
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Proficient in Excel
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Proactive and forward-thinking approach
• Attention to detail and flexibility

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Experience with Court of Protection/Private Client work
• Familiarity with Proclaim system
• Previous Private Client experience
• Relevant educational qualifications
• Awareness of brain injuries and disabilities

We reserve the right to close this role early depending on candidate quality and volume.

About Fletchers Solicitors:

Fletchers is a growing law firm specializing in personal injury and clinical negligence, with excellent rankings. We have offices across the North-West UK, including Manchester, Liverpool, Southport, Leeds, Bolton, and Cambridge. We promote a flexible, supportive environment with attractive benefits, training opportunities, and pathways for progression. Our culture is inclusive and diverse, committed to supporting all colleagues to thrive. We participate in schemes like Disability Confident and uphold diversity standards.