Remote Family Costs Draftsperson – Legal Aid & CCMS

QED Legal Recruitment Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working

Hybrid working

Office-based options

Job summary

QED Legal Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Family Costs Draftsperson to join the specialist Costs Team of a nationally recognised law firm. The role focuses on Family Legal Aid billing, CCMS, and high-cost Family matters, with flexibility for remote, hybrid, or office-based work across the UK.

You will draft Bills of Costs, manage Legal Aid submissions, and liaise with the Legal Aid Agency, solicitors and counsel, ensuring deadlines are met while maintaining accuracy and attention

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

QED Legal Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Family Costs Draftsperson to join the specialist Costs Team of a nationally recognised law firm. The role focuses on Family Legal Aid billing, CCMS, and high-cost Family matters, with flexibility for remote, hybrid, or office-based work across the UK.

You will draft Bills of Costs, manage Legal Aid submissions, and liaise with the Legal Aid Agency, solicitors and counsel, ensuring deadlines are met while maintaining accuracy and attention