Family Costs Draftsperson – Legal Aid Location: UK Wide – Remote / Hybrid / Office-Based
Salary: £35-40k DOE
Job Type: Full Time | Permanent
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Costs Draftsperson to join the specialist Costs Team of a highly regarded national law firm.
Offering remote working anywhere in the UK , this role is ideal for a Costs Draftsperson with strong experience in Family Legal Aid billing, CCMS and high-cost Family matters .
You will join an established, supportive team, handling a varied caseload of publicly funded Family costs work.
The Role
- Drafting Bills of Costs for complex Family Legal Aid matters.
- Preparing and submitting high-cost case plans and amendments.
- Managing Legal Aid claims and submissions through CCMS.
- Handling inter partes and court-assessed bills.
- Liaising with the Legal Aid Agency, solicitors and counsel.
- Supporting fee earners with costs queries and billing advice.
- Ensuring compliance with Legal Aid Agency requirements and deadlines.
About You
- Proven experience as a Family Costs Draftsperson / Costs Draftsman .
- Strong knowledge of Legal Aid billing and CCMS – essential .
- Experience handling high-cost Family cases.
- Understanding of public and private Family law proceedings.
- CostsMaster experience desirable but not essential.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage your own workload.
What's on Offer?
- £40,000–£45,000 salary , dependent on experience.
- Remote, hybrid or office-based working .
- Opportunity to join a nationally recognised law firm.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Genuine career development opportunities.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Legal Aid Costs Draftsperson looking for flexibility, quality work and long-term career progression.
Interested? Get in touch for a confidential discussion or send your CV to find out more.
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