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 requiremen...