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Senior Costs Lawyer / Senior Costs Draftsperson (Legal Aid)
Hybrid Working | Dewsbury, Huddersfield, Leeds, Wakefield or York | Full-Time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Costs Lawyer or Senior Costs Draftsperson to join a highly respected in-house legal team specialising in publicly funded family law. This role offers the chance to work on complex legal aid matters while contributing to the ongoing development of billing processes within a collaborative and supportive environment.
If you're looking for a senior legal costs position with flexible hybrid working and genuine long-term career prospects, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
You'll play a key role in ensuring the accurate preparation and management of complex legal aid costs, including:
- Drafting detailed and high-value legal aid bills.
- Managing complex costs matters from instruction through to submission.
- Preparing claims in line with Legal Aid Agency (LAA) requirements.
- Supporting the development and improvement of electronic billing and data management processes.
- Contributing to reporting, quality assurance and compliance activities.
- Working closely with colleagues to maintain exceptional standards across the legal aid costs function.
About You
We're looking for someone who brings:
- Significant experience in legal aid costs drafting or costs law.
- A thorough understanding of Legal Aid billing and associated regulations.
- Strong working knowledge of the Client and Cost Management System (CCMS).
- Excellent IT skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Strong communication and organisational abilities.
- A proactive, collaborative approach and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
What's on Offer
- Hybrid working with flexibility to balance home and office-based working.
- Choice of office location in Dewsbury, Huddersfield, Leeds, Wakefield or York.
- Competitive salary reflective of experience.
- Comprehensive employee benefits package.
- The opportunity to join an established and highly regarded legal team with an excellent reputation for legal aid work.
- A supportive culture with opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Location
This is a hybrid position with the flexibility to work from home alongside office attendance. You can choose to be based at whichever office is most convenient for you:
- Dewsbury
- Huddersfield
- Leeds
- Wakefield
- York
Apply
If you have a strong background in legal aid costs and are looking to take the next step in your career within a respected in-house team, we'd welcome your application.
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