Opportunities

Star Legal is a well-established Legal 500-recognised law firm based across 21 offices in South-West of England, the Midlands and Wales, with its head office located in Clifton Bristol. 

Here in Walsall we have an exceptional track record of providing legal aid services to our Clients.  

Are you detail orientated with a passion for supporting legal processes?  We are seeking a permanent, full time Legal Aid Billing Assistant to join our team.  This role is ideal for someone who has experience of legal aid or as a legal cashier.

You will have the advantage of:

• working in a friendly office, with a modern case management system;

• Ongoing training in a supportive environment for career growth; and 

• Employee benefits of a pension scheme, 28 days holiday plus additional for Birthday and long service.

As our ideal candidate you will have:

• Experience in using the legal aid agency CCMS system (Cost Management System);

• Excellent attention to detail;

• Strong organizational skills to manage high volume billing activities efficiently;

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; 

• Willingness to learn and be part of a team;

• A proactive attitude;

• A problem solving mindset; and

• The ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

As a Legal Aid billing assistant, you will:

• Oversee claim processes for disbursements and invoices from Experts to the Legal Aid Agency  (LAA)  for the Family/Care Department;

• Prepare and submit claims for payment on account (POA) to support 3 monthly billing processes; 

• Process final, appeal and adjustment bills prepared by Costs Draftsman; 

• Submit COP court assessed bills on e-filing;

• Resolve accounts ledger queries in relation to billing; 

• Reconcile Legal Aid Statements, including posting bills and accurate allocation of costs; 

• Act as point of contact for the Legal Aid Agency and between the family/care departmental staff as needed; 

• Act as point of contact for the external cost draftsman;

• Undertake intermittent cost checks;

• Be responsible for the monthly submission of the mental health and family fixed fee (legal help) bills; and

• Prepare and submit intermittent exceptional mental health legal help bills.

The position is fully office based and full time, Monday to Friday 9. am to 5.pm with 1 hour lunch We offer a salary commensurate with experience and excellent working condition

Send your current CV together with a covering letter to susan.parker@star-legal.co.uk 

Star Legal solicitors are seeking to recruit 2 solicitors and/or experienced case workers to join a strong reputable team within the West Midlands. 

1. A Mental Health Solicitor or case worker who is Panel Accredited.  Supervisor status is desirable but not essential

2. A Health and Welfare Court of Protection solicitor or case worker, with experience of Court of Protection cases and knowledge and experience of legal aid regulations.  Accredited Legal Representative/Mental Capacity Panel accreditation is desirable but not essential

   We seek someone who has a keen commitment to representation of vulnerable individuals, has excellent communications skills, is adaptable and has an enthusiasm to help grow and develop a thriving and fast paced department.  Experience of managing your own case load is required.  

   We have a strong team working ethos and you will receive support from a confident and knowledgeable administration team including secretarial, paralegal and billing support.

   Driving licence and access to a car is essential

   Salary is negotiable dependant upon qualification and experience
    

   Benefits include:

   Free Parking
   Bonus Scheme
   Opportunities for growth, training and development

    

   Contact susan.parker@star-legal.co.uk  with CV and covering letter 
    

We are looking for a full-time Residential Conveyancing Secretary to join the conveyancing team in our Clifton office. This role is perfect for someone who has gained some legal experience already and is looking for a new opportunity within the Bristol area.

You will need to have good IT skills and should be familiar with the Microsoft Office suite of applications. The ideal candidate will need to have good communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrate excellent client care. A professional telephone manner and attention to detail is essential. 

You will need to be organised, accurate, proactive, computer literate and able to meet deadlines while remaining calm under pressure.

The key responsibilities for this role will include:

•    Generating new conveyancing quotations
•    Following AML and on-boarding procedures
•    Opening new files on our case management system
•    Producing Client Engagement letters and new client packs
•    Dealing with correspondence with clients, agents, lenders, landlords and solicitors
•    Ordering conveyancing searches
•    Using the Land Registry Portal
•    Answering telephones and updating clients, agents, lenders and solicitors
•    Post completion work for purchases
•    Covering reception (when required)

If this role is of interest please send a CV and covering letter to huw.jones@star-legal.co.uk 
 

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Private Client CILEX or experienced paralegal to join a well-established private client department. This role reports to the Legal Director and Head of Private Client (Wills and Probate) in Abergavenny.

You will carry out day to day conduct of Private Client files and work as part of a team responsible for all aspects of work connected with Private Client including (but not limited to) Wills, Probate, LPA's, Trusts, Estates, Tax, Court of Protection.

Full or part-time hours of work considered (with ability for some hybrid). Market Rate Salary.

Please apply with CV to richard.vaughan@star-legal.co.uk