Costs Draftsperson / Costs Lawyer

Clear IT Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Clear IT Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Costs Draftsperson / Costs Lawyer to join their London, Greater London office. The role focuses on maximising cost recovery in legal aid matters, especially within family law, for a busy, specialist costs team.

Key duties include preparing and submitting CCMS bills, high-cost case claims, and supporting documentation. You will advise on costs strategies, ensure Legal Aid Agency compliance, and manage settlements with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Costs Draftsperson or Costs Lawyer.
• Strong background in legal aid costs, ideally in 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.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting legal aid bills, including fixed fee and high-cost claims.
• Managing CCMS submissions and compliance with Legal Aid Agency requirements.
• Drafting cost bundles and supporting documentation.
• Advising on costs recovery strategies and settlements.
• Liaising with fee earners, counsel, and third parties on costs matters.
• Ensuring timely submission of recoverable disbursements and file closures.
• Providing training to colleagues on costs best practices.

Tools

CCMS

Costs Master

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Costs Draftsperson / Costs Lawyer to join their London, Greater London office.

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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

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