Gold Jennings is recruiting a problem-solving Finance Officer with experience of accounts and legal billing (including legal aid) to work within their Practice Team to support their dynamic team of lawyers at their busy London office. You will be responsible for assisting in the preparation, submission, and management of invoices to clients and the claiming of costs from the Legal Aid Agency, which will include reviewing case files, time records, and disbursements to ensure accurate cost submissions. You will also play a vital role as the bridge between the firm’s outsourced cashiering service and fee-earners and the practice team to ensure all finance queries are dealt with promptly. You will also be responsible for dealing with office expenses and payments. This is a varied role that requires excellent organisational skills and the ability to support their team efficiently.
Gold Jennings is an award-winning civil liberties and human rights law firm representing claimants in novel and complex cases against the state. Their firm and their senior lawyers are highly ranked in Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 and they pride themselves in providing a holistic and high-quality service to their clients. Gold Jennings is deeply committed to being a legal aid firm, and most of their work is publicly funded.