At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare legal aid bills and manage complex billing matters in family law.
- Company: Join a well-established and growing legal team in London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, varied workload, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Supportive environment with ongoing training and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in legal aid while developing your professional skills.
- Qualifications: 1+ years as a Costs Draftsperson or Costs Lawyer with legal aid experience.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Costs Draftsperson / Costs Lawyer to join their London, Greater London office. This is an excellent opportunity for a specialist costs professional with strong legal aid experience, particularly within family law, to join a well-established and growing team. The successful candidate will play a key role in maximising cost recovery, managing complex legal aid billing matters, and supporting colleagues with technical costs advice and best practice.
The Role
- Preparing and submitting legal aid bills, including fixed fee, exceptional case and high-cost case claims
- Managing CCMS submissions and ensuring compliance with Legal Aid Agency requirements
- Preparing and submitting supporting documentation and cost bundles
- Drafting interim and final private client bills of costs
- Advising on costs recovery strategies and negotiating costs settlements
- Serving bills in accordance with procedural requirements and costs protocols
- Liaising with fee earners, counsel, chambers and third parties regarding costs recovery
- Monitoring recoverable disbursements and ensuring claims are submitted promptly
- Supporting file closure processes and related administration
- Providing guidance and training to colleagues on costs matters and best practice
- Keeping up to date with developments in legal aid funding and costs legislation
The Candidate
- Minimum 1 year's experience as a Costs Draftsperson or Costs Lawyer
- Strong background in legal aid costs, ideally within family law
- Experience preparing inter partes bills and high-cost case claims
- Excellent working knowledge of CCMS and Legal Aid Agency procedures
- Strong understanding of costs law and Civil Procedure Rules relating to costs
- Experience negotiating costs and maximising recovery
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
- Strong organisational and time management abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and Costs Master
- Professional and approachable manner
Benefits
- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- High-quality and varied workload
- Opportunity to work on complex legal aid and family law matters
- Career progression opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Ongoing professional development and training
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.
Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Costs Draftsperson / Costs Lawyer in Westminster employer: Clear IT Recruitment
Join a well-established and growing team in London as a Senior Costs Draftsperson / Costs Lawyer, where you will benefit from a competitive salary and a high-quality, varied workload. Our supportive and collaborative work culture fosters ongoing professional development and offers clear career progression opportunities, making it an excellent employer for those looking to excel in legal aid and family law matters.
