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Family Costs Draftsperson – REMOTE

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Family Costs Draftsperson – REMOTE

Published
20/10/2026
Location
Leeds, United Kingdom
Job Type
Type Of Lawyer
  • Law Costs Draftsman
Work Hours
Full-time
Reference No:
BH-54603
Area of Law
  • Family
Contact Email
Contact
Jill McCartney
Contact Phone
07769 676594
Region
Yorkshire

Description

Family Costs Draftsperson – Legal Aid Location: UK Wide – Remote / Hybrid / Office-Based
Salary: £35-40k DOE
Job Type: Full Time | Permanent

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Costs Draftsperson to join the specialist Costs Team of a highly regarded national law firm.

Offering remote working anywhere in the UK, this role is ideal for a Costs Draftsperson with strong experience in Family Legal Aid billing, CCMS and high-cost Family matters.

You will join an established, supportive team, handling a varied caseload of publicly funded Family costs work.

The Role

  • Drafting Bills of Costs for complex Family Legal Aid matters.
  • Preparing and submitting high-cost case plans and amendments.
  • Managing Legal Aid claims and submissions through CCMS.
  • Handling inter partes and court-assessed bills.
  • Liaising with the Legal Aid Agency, solicitors and counsel.
  • Supporting fee earners with costs queries and billing advice.
  • Ensuring compliance with Legal Aid Agency requirements and deadlines.

About You

  • Proven experience as a Family Costs Draftsperson / Costs Draftsman.
  • Strong knowledge of Legal Aid billing and CCMS – essential.
  • Experience handling high-cost Family cases.
  • Understanding of public and private Family law proceedings.
  • CostsMaster experience desirable but not essential.
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage your own workload.

What's on Offer?

  • £40,000–£45,000 salary, dependent on experience.
  • Remote, hybrid or office-based working.
  • Opportunity to join a nationally recognised law firm.
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment.
  • Genuine career development opportunities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Legal Aid Costs Draftsperson looking for flexibility, quality work and long-term career progression.

Interested? Get in touch for a confidential discussion or send your CV to find out more.

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