Costs Draftsperson / Costs Lawyer

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 requirements and costs protocols • Liaising with fee earners, counsel, chambers and third parties regarding costs recovery • Monitoring recoverable disbursements and ensuring claims are submitted promptly • Supporting file closure processes and related administration • Providing guidance and training to colleagues on costs matters and best practice • Keeping up to date with developments in legal aid funding and costs legislation The Candidate • Minimum 1 years' experience as a Costs Draftsperson or Costs Lawyer • Strong background in legal aid costs, ideally within family law • Experience preparing inter partes bills and high-cost case claims • Excellent working knowledge of CCMS and Legal Aid Agency procedures • Strong understanding of costs law and Civil Procedure Rules relating to costs • Experience negotiating costs and maximising recovery • Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills • Strong organisational and time management abilities • Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team • Proficient with Microsoft Office and Costs Master • Professional and approachable manner Benefits • Competitive salary dependent on experience • High-quality and varied workload • Opportunity to work on complex legal aid and family law matters • Career progression opportunities • Supportive and collaborative working environment • Ongoing professional development and training Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.