The Institute of Legal Cashiers & Administrators (ILCA) is the non profit making professional body dedicated to the education, support and promotion of excellence for specialist financial and administrative personnel working within the legal community.

A Legal Cashier is someone who deals with the accounting and finance functions of a solicitor's practice. The term 'Legal Cashier' is the most widely recognised within the legal community but variations include

• legal accountant
• financial controller
• accounts manager
• practice manager
• partnership secretary (amongst others).

The role of the legal cashier has developed over the years and now encompasses a plethora of administrative duties including

• marketing
• personnel management
• health and safety etc.

The ILCA therefore extended its title in 1990 to incorporate the term 'Administrator'.

Legal Abacus - official Bi-monthly magazine for ILCA Members

The subscription is included in the membership fee, with a copy sent automatically to all members. Independent subscriptions are also available at £30 per annum.

LEGAL ABACUS reports on the activities of the ILCA and provides news and information for all staff who deal with the finance and administration of a legal practice. It also provides a platform for members to air their views and exchange ideas, as well as acting as a lively forum for debate.

LEGAL ABACUS positively encourages participation and contributions from its readers and is constantly looking for new ideas and talent. There is also a healthy Classified Section with freelance members, recruitment consultants, solicitors practices and computer companies all taking advantage of the extremely competitive advertising rates to reach the magazine's wide readership.

Visit the ILCA Website for more information regarding Legal Abacus and how to subscribe & download a copy.

Legal Accounts Salary Survey 2008

For all legal accounts personnel we knew you would be keen to read the latest results for a salary survey produced by the ILCA and legalsupportnetwork.co.uk. The survey shows Regional and London Firms minimum and maximum salaries for all accounts job roles, including:

• Purchase Ledger Jobs
• Legal Cashier
• Accounts Manager
• Billing & Revenue
• Credit Control Jobs
• Practice Manager Roles

Download the latest Legal Accounts Salary Survey.

Links

• Legal Accounts Jobs
• Institute Of Legal Cashiers & Administrators Website
• Legal Abacus