Costs Draftsperson – Family Department

Job Role

Working within a busy office, you will be expected to carry out the following duties:

• Preparing and submitting fixed fee and exceptional Legal Aid bills of costs and High Cost Case Plans.
• Preparing and submitting necessary bundles to accompany submissions to the LAA
• Liaising with counsel’s chambers to ensure counsel’s claims are appropriately submitted and fee notes available at the time of billing.
• Liaising with third parties and fee earners to ensure all recoverable costs and disbursements are appropriately claimed.
• Liaising with clients in respect of legal aid bills, as required.
• Serving bills in accordance with procedural requirements and relevant cost assessment protocols.
• Monitoring CCMS notifications and ensuring prompt submissions and responses within LAA deadlines
• Staying up to date with developments in legal aid cost regulations, assessment criteria, and funding guidance in family law matters
• Prepare private bills of costs, interim and final
• General administration related to the billing and closure of files
• Providing ongoing support, guidance, and training to colleagues to promote best practice and continuous improvement in cost recovery processes

Skills Required

• Up to date knowledge of LAA costs Assessment guidance and legislation
• Knowledge of CCMS and the ability to use the system confidently
• Good organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail (accuracy essential)
• Good communication skills
• Good IT skills
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
• Friendly and professional manner

Firm Details

The firm holds a number of industry related accreditations across all its service areas, in particular the Lexcel Practice Management Standard.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Attendance bonus
• Workplace nursery scheme
• 25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years
• Birthday holiday
• Life insurance – 2x annual salary
• Long Service Awards
• Northern Rail discount scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Quarterly fruit baskets
• Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family & Wills/Probate)
• Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills)
• Staff Introduction Scheme (Refer a success applicant and get £500)
• Monthly Raffle Draw – 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes
• Dress down once a month (linked to a chosen charity)
• Annual Christmas Party & Events
• Charity fundraisers

Training & Development

Training and development opportunities

Internal workshops

Compliance webinars

Applications

To apply, please click the button below to complete the application form and attach your CV.