Costs Draftsperson / Costs Lawyer

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 years' 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.