Legal Aid Costs Manager / Billing Manager
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Reading - Hybrid (office days: Monday & Tuesday – preferred)

Role OverviewThe Legal Aid Costs Manager is responsible for maximising cost recovery on legally aided cases. This includes ensuring accurate costing, timely billing, and efficient payment collection from the Legal Aid Agency (LAA).
The role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, submitting bills promptly, and supporting steady cash flow through effective payment processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage legal aid billing accounts to ensure timely and accurate claims
• Supervise the billing team, allocate work, and handle queries
• Prepare and submit cost claims to the LAA or courts (Family matters)
• Track billing stages and monitor payment progress
• Pr...