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 to the team, especially in data preparation for litigation and annual reporting. Additionally, it serves as a key link between the COP/Private Client team, the Costs team, and the Finance department.

Benefits include:

• 35 hours per 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 medical expenses cover
• 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
• Maintain records of costs projections and recovery rates
• Prepare financial schedules for litigation
• Support CoP paralegals with banking tasks
• Manage account opening processes
• Monitor and manage disbursements billing
• Ensure prompt bill settlements
• Collaborate with departments to improve billing processes

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge of CoP billing practices and legal framework
• Understanding of finance management basics
• Teamwork skills and professionalism
• Proficiency in Excel
• Excellent time management
• Organizational skills and initiative
• Attention to detail and flexibility

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge of Court of Protection/Private Client procedures
• Experience with Proclaim system
• Previous Private Client and CoP experience
• Educational qualifications (A-levels or equivalent)
• Awareness of brain injuries and disabilities

Note: The employer reserves the right to close the 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 are committed to diversity and inclusion, offering flexible work arrangements, attractive benefits, and opportunities for progression. We support a diverse workforce and are proud of our inclusive culture.