Cost Clerk Role:

We are seeking an experienced Cost Clerk to join a established legal team. The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing and managing Legal Aid costs claims across Family department.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong understanding of Legal Aid Agency (LAA) requirements who is looking to develop their career within a supportive firm.

Responsibilities Include:

Working with External Costs Draftsmen

· Arranging and coordinating the preparation of final bills of costs with external Costs Draftsmen.

· Providing clear instructions, sending relevant case materials, and ensuring draft bills are reviewed for accuracy and compliance.

· Managing amendments, queries, or clarifications raised by the draftsman and ensuring timely turnaround.

Internal Liaison & File Management

· Liaising with fee earners to ensure files are complete, fee notes are accurate, and all work is correctly recorded.

· Maintaining internal logs, spreadsheets, or reporting systems relating to claims submitted, payments received, and queries outstanding.

· Ensuring all costs documentation is stored and managed in line with GDPR and firm policies.

Legal Aid Management:

· Checking bills of costs and Claim1 forms to ensure all disbursements from the duration of the matter have been accurately included.

The Ideal Cost Clerk:

As a Cost Clerk it is essential you can demonstrate the following skills and competencies:

· Proven experience in Legal Aid costing (minimum 1-2 years).

· Strong working knowledge of LAA procedures, CCMS, Claim1 forms, fixed fee claims, high-cost cases, and cost assessment processes.

· Experience working with external costs draftsmen.

· Excellent attention to detail with high levels of accuracy.

· Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

· Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Desirable Attributes:

· Familiarity with legal case management systems (e.g., Proclaim, ActionStep).

· Prior experience working in a law firm or legal aid-funded department.

What We Offer:

In return for your commitment we offer you:

· Competitive salary and bonus scheme.

· 28 days company holiday (plus 8 UK bank holidays) – full time entitlement

· Private Medical Insurance

· A firm with a great reputation.

· Opportunities for professional development and advancement.

· A collaborative and supportive work environment.

3 days a week in total ( 2 days of your choice & a Friday )

09:00am – 17:30pm

If you do not hear from us within 7 days, your application has been unsuccessful