Family Costs Draftsperson - REMOTE
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  • England,Yorkshire and The Humber,West Yorkshire,Leeds
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionFamily Costs Draftsperson – Legal Aid Location: UK Wide – Remote / Hybrid / Office-Based
Salary: £35-40k DOE
Job Type: Full Time | Permanent

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Costs Draftsperson to join the specialist Costs Team of a highly regarded national law firm.

Offering remote working anywhere in the UK, this role is ideal for a Costs Draftsperson with strong experience in Family Legal Aid billing, CCMS and high-cost Family matters.

You will join an established, supportive team, handling a varied caseload of publicly funded Family costs work.

The Role*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.


About You*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.


What’s on Offer?*£40,000–£45,000 salary, dependent on experience.


*Remote, hybrid or office-based working.


*Opportunity to join a nationally recognised law firm.


*Supportive and collaborative working environment.


*Genuine career development opportunities.


This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Legal Aid Costs Draftsperson looking for flexibility, quality work and long-term career progression.

Interested? Get in touch for a confidential discussion or send your CV to find out more.

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