Legal Aid Administrator

Are you experienced in Legal Aid billing or cost administration and looking to develop your career within a specialist Public Law department? Our client is a well-established organisation supporting high-profile Judicial Review and Community Care matters, offering strong progression opportunities and an above-market salary for the right candidate.Due to continued growth, they are seeking a dedicated Costs & Legal Aid Administrator to join their Nottingham-based office on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting fee earners, handling Legal Aid billing processes, and ensuring accurate, timely submissions through CCMS.This is an excellent opportunity for someone detail-focused, proactive and able to manage a high caseload while maintaining accuracy and compliance. You will be working alongside experienced professionals in a busy and supportive Public Law team.Roles & ResponsibilitiesPrepare and submit Legal Aid bills and Legal Help claims through CCMSManage rejected claims, prepare appeals and ensure all CCMS uploads meet LAA timescalesLiaise with Counsel’s Chambers to obtain fee notes and allocate fees accuratelyNegotiate Inter-Partes settlements with paying partiesSupport fee earners with administrative duties and ensure full compliance with Legal Aid KPI requirementsSkills & ExperienceExperience within Legal Aid administrationAbility to work under pressure and process a high volume of financial claims accuratelyStrong numeracy skills and excellent attention to detailConfident communicator with effective written and verbal skillsAbout Express RecruitmentExpress Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates.We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations.Find all of our current vacancies on

Created: 2025-12-12