Cost Clerk ( Part-Time ) in Kent

We are seeking an experienced Cost Clerk to join an established legal team. The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing and managing Legal Aid costs claims across the Family department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong understanding of Legal Aid Agency (LAA) requirements who is looking to develop their career within a supportive firm.

Responsibilities Include:

• Working with External Costs Draftsmen: Arranging and coordinating the preparation of final bills of costs with external Costs Draftsmen, providing clear instructions, sending relevant case materials, and ensuring draft bills are reviewed for accuracy and compliance. Managing amendments, queries, or clarifications raised by the draftsman and ensuring timely turnaround.
• Internal Liaison & File Management: Liaising with fee earners to ensure files are complete, fee notes are accurate, and all work is correctly recorded. Maintaining internal logs, spreadsheets, or reporting systems relating to claims submitted, payments received, and queries outstanding. Ensuring all costs documentation is stored and managed in line with GDPR and firm policies.
• Legal Aid Management: Checking bills of costs and Claim1 forms to ensure all disbursements from the duration of the matter have been accurately included.

The Ideal Cost Clerk:

• Proven experience in Legal Aid costing (minimum 1-2 years).
• Strong working knowledge of LAA procedures, CCMS, Claim1 forms, fixed fee claims, high-cost cases, and cost assessment processes.
• Experience working with external costs draftsmen.
• Excellent attention to detail with high levels of accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Desirable Attributes:

• Familiarity with legal case management systems (e.g., Proclaim, ActionStep).
• Prior experience working in a law firm or legal aid-funded department.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• 28 days company holiday (plus 8 UK bank holidays) - full time entitlement.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• A firm with a great reputation.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.

3 days a week in total (2 days of your choice & a Friday) 09:00am - 17:30pm.

If you do not hear from us within 7 days, your application has been unsuccessful.