LR Legal Recruitment
Costs Draftsperson (Family & Civil)
£50,000 – £55,000
London (EC3N) | Hybrid
A highly respected London law firm is seeking an experienced Costs Draftspersonto join their Family Department, focusing on legal aid billing. This Central London-based role offers hybrid working and is available for immediate start.
The successful Costs Draftsperson will manage billing using CCMS and CWA, handling EC1, ECF, Claim1, Claim1A, Claim2, and Detailed Bills. You will liaise with other Costs Draftspersons, submit outcomes on CCMS, allocate costs for counsel, upload final orders, and address notifications from courts and professionals.
Experience with legal aid billing, claims against public authorities, and public law matters such as judicial reviews is highly desirable. You will also manage payments on account, analyse BACS statements, and ensure accurate, timely billing.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive Costs Draftsperson to work on high-profile cases and join a supportive team within a top-tier London firm.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, contact Jemma Sutton for a confidential discussion.
LR Legal is a specialist legal recruitment agency with a reputation based on trust and integrity. We will always ask your permission before sending your CV to any of our clients.
LR Legal Recruitment is operating as an Employment Agency in respect of this vacancy.
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