Costs Lawyer / Costs Draftsperson

Ben Hoare Bell LLP; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal practice, Ben Hoare Bell LLP, is seeking a mid-senior Costs Lawyer or Costs Draftsperson to manage varied legal billing responsibilities. The role requires strong communication and organisational skills, experience in Legal Aid billing, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. Successful candidates will contribute to training and development within the firm and manage complex billing processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency in financial operations.

Qualifications

• Experience of drafting legal bills is essential.
• Good working knowledge of Legal Aid billing is essential.
• Experience in Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence billing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce and submit bills of costs for Court and Legal Aid Agency assessment.
• Provide billing guidance and advice to colleagues.
• Supervise colleagues involved with the billing process.

Skills

Excellent communication

Numeracy skills

Computer literate

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Costs Draftsperson

Good academic grades

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal software

Job description

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Ben Hoare Bell LLP is currently looking for an experienced Costs Lawyer or Costs Draftsperson to work in a varied role across the firm.

To apply please send your CV and cover letter to Rachel Floyd at . The deadline for applications is 5.00pm on 30 June 2025

Job Description

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Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION

Ben Hoare Bell LLP is a well-established Legal Practice operating from 3 sites in the cities of Sunderland, Gateshead and Newcastle. The firm has 11 Partners.

The firm has a strong ethical base and is committed to offering a high quality service to people regardless of means. The firm also has a growing private client base.

Work Is Undertaken In The Following Areas

• All areas of Family Law including children, domestic abuse, divorce, property and financial disputes, international family law, child abduction, forced marriage and FGM.
• Police Misconduct and Actions Against Public Authorities.
• Non recent abuse claims.
• Clinical and Dental Negligence.
• Civil Liberties and Human Rights.
• Mental Health.
• Court of Protection.
• Powers of Attorney.
  
  

Much of the work at Ben Hoare Bell LLP is conducted under Legal Aid funding. Some departments also offer Conditional Fee Agreements. Private paying arrangements are also available.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• To produce and submit bills of costs for Court and Legal Aid Agency assessment and payment. This may include: Conditional Fee Agreements, general Party and Party, Civil Public Funding Certificates, Civil Legal Helps, High Cost Case Plans for publicly funded work.
• To provide billing guidance and advice to departments and colleagues within the firm.
• To work with and supervise colleagues who are actively involved with the billing process.
• To be able to liaise with other agencies and organisations when necessary.
• To carry out when required administrative tasks including the processing of documents.
• To keep fully up to date with legislation and developments in the area of legal costs.
  
  

Development

To continue to gain expertise in Costs by experience and to play a part in contributing to in-house training and assisting with supervision of more junior members of the team and support staff under the direct supervision of a partner. You will continue to develop your own knowledge and abilities with appropriate in-house and external continuing education. Investment in your training and development will be provided.

To increase the reputation of yourself and the team.

This Job Description is not intended to be a complete and detailed statement of the responsibilities of the post.

The Post will be reviewed on an annual basis. The Post Holder will be invited to contribute to this review.

Personal Specification

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Skills

All essential

• Excellent communication both written and oral.
• Excellent numeracy skills.
• Computer literate. Experience with Microsoft Office and legal software. Ability to word process own documents.
• Ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to work profitably and economically.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
  
  

Experience

• Experience of drafting legal bills (essential)
• Experience of Legal Aid billing (essential)
• Experience of Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence billing (essential)
• Good working knowledge of CCMS (desirable)
  
  

Qualifications

• Qualified Costs Draftsperson (essential)
• Member of the Association of Costs Lawyers (ACL) (desirable)
• Good academic grades (essential).
  
  

Personal

• Sympathy with ethical principles of Firm
• Resilience
• Good interpersonal skills
  
  

No agencies please

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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