Job Ref: 10027

Overview

Do you have 5+ years’ experience in Legal Aid Costs Drafting, specifically working on high-cost case plans?

Are you looking to apply your expertise within a leading law firm known for its commitment to justice?

This is an exciting opportunity to join nationwide law firm, specialising in complex family legal aid cases.

You will play a key role in ensuring accurate and strategic costs recovery on high-value matters.

The firm values its employees, promotes from within, and provides a clear career pathway for long-term professional development.

The firm

A national law firm with a strong reputation for criminal defence, family law, housing, civil liberties, and human rights. Established in the earlier 2000’s, the firm has grown to over 200 staff across multiple offices.

They specialize in public and private family law, including:

• Care proceedings
• Complex high-cost case plans
• Financial remedy proceedings
• Child protection cases

The successful candidate will be responsible for

Preparing high-cost case plans for submission to the Legal Aid Agency.

Drafting and submitting claims for costs assessment.

Negotiating costs settlements and ensuring compliance with legal aid funding guidelines.

Duties

• Drafting high-cost case plans for complex family matters.
• Preparing Costs Budgets and Estimates for Legal Aid cases.
• Drafting Bills of Costs for assessment.
• Liaising with clients and advising on legal aid costs recovery.
• Negotiating costs settlements with the Legal Aid Agency.
• Ensuring compliance with LAA regulations and funding criteria.
• Undertaking additional duties as required by senior management or partners.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years’ experience in Legal Aid Costs Drafting, specializing in high-cost case plans.
• Expertise in Legal Aid Agency regulations and submission processes.
• Strong understanding of CCMS and legal aid billing procedures.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage high-value caseloads efficiently.
• Up-to-date knowledge of CPR and legal aid guidelines.

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivation to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure compliance with funding regulations.
• Methodical approach to problem-solving and costs analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable using IT systems, including CCMS, Word, Excel, and Outlook.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days.  If you haven’t been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for yourinterest.