JOB OVERVIEW:

Lawstop are seeking a dedicated and highly organised Legal Help Co-ordinator to coordinate the submission and management of legal help claims. The successful candidate will coordinate and oversee legal help submissions, ensuring compliance with relevant Legal Aid Agency regulations.

• Act as the primary contact for legal help submissions, reviewing and ensuring the accuracy of claims before submission.
• Liaise with solicitors and caseworkers to facilitate timely and compliant legal help submissions.
• Manage and coordinate legal help submission processes, ensuring adherence to Legal Aid Agency (LAA) requirements and deadlines.
• Monitor and report Matter Starts and maintain records.
• Maintain up-to-date records of legal help submissions, ensuring all necessary documentation is completed and filed appropriately.
• Keep updated with changes in legal aid policies and regulations and ensure compliance across all legal help activities.
• Assist with training and guidance for staff on legal help submission processes and best practices.
• Ensure confidentiality and data protection compliance in handling client information.