Family Legal Aid Costs Draftsperson

£40-£45,000
Hybrid or 100% Remote available
Many UK offices for hybrid
Job Ref: 100061

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 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

• 3+ years’ experience in Legal Aid Costs Drafting, specialising 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 applications within 1-2 days.