Costs Draftsman / Family Legal Aid

Burnley – Salary negotiable based on experience

Costs Draftsperson – Family Legal Aid

Our client is seeking an experienced Costs Draftsperson to join its specialist Family Legal Aid team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-established legal practice specialising in publicly funded family matters, where accuracy, attention to detail and a strong understanding of legal aid costs are highly valued.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and managing costs documentation for a varied caseload of family legal aid matters, working closely with fee earners to ensure claims are accurate, compliant and submitted efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed bills of costs and supporting documentation for family legal aid matters.
• Liaise with solicitors, counsel and other legal professionals to ensure accurate and compliant costs claims.
• Manage legal aid costs matters from preparation through to submission.
• Ensure all work complies with current Legal Aid Agency requirements and relevant costs legislation.
• Support the wider team with costs-related queries and documentation.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience as a Costs Draftsperson or Costs Lawyer.
• Strong knowledge of family legal aid costs rules, procedures and billing requirements.
• Ability to prepare accurate, well-supported bills of costs and supporting schedules.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Costs Lawyer qualification or equivalent experience.
• Membership of a recognised professional costs body is advantageous.
• Legal training or experience within family law or legal aid is desirable.