At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage legal aid billing and provide expert advice on costs matters.
- Company: Join a leading law firm known for its family and children law expertise.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £50,000, full-time role in a supportive environment.
- Other info: Dynamic team atmosphere with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in clients' lives while developing your legal career.
- Qualifications: Minimum 3 years as a Costs Lawyer with strong knowledge of LAA guidelines.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
You will be working for a leading specialist law firm with a recognised reputation in family and children law. The firm advises clients on a wide range of family matters including divorce and international family law cases. Known for its expert legal guidance and client-centred approach, the firm works with a broad range of clients and is committed to delivering cutting-edge services to its legally-aided clients.
Your new role
- Managing legal aid billing and cost recovery, ensuring compliance with LAA requirements and procedural rules.
- Prepare and submit billing documentation.
- Provide advice and support on costs matters, and responding to cost assessment requirements.
- Drafting various legal aid claims, inter partes bill of costs, and schedule of costs.
- Preparation of points of reply, cost budgets, negotiating settlements of costs.
- Provide support and advice to fee earners and to the billing team where required.
- Provide training and ensure compliance with file management.
What you'll need to succeed
- Minimum of 3 years' experience working as a Costs Lawyer.
- In-depth understanding of LAA cost assessment guidance and relevant legislation.
- Experience of fixed fee schemes, application of enhancements and rates under the legal aid scheme.
- Experience of handling own costs caseload from start to finish.
- Computer literate, including knowledge of using costs drafting software.
- Committed team player, self-motivated and professional.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
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