Costs Draftsman – Publicly Funded Costs
North Finchley, London (Hybrid Working Available)
Full-Time | Permanent
Competitive Salary + Bonus Scheme

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Costs Draftsman to join a well-established and growing legal practice specialising in publicly funded work.
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented professional with strong experience in drafting publicly funded bills and managing Legal Aid Agency submissions from start to finish. This role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative team environment with excellent training and career development opportunities.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for handling all aspects of final billing for publicly funded proceedings, including:

• Preparation and submission of final claims for publicly funded matters
• Completion of Outcome submissions to the Legal Aid Agency
• Uploading supporting documentation and managing claim submissions
• Reviewing Assessment Notifications and preparing Appeals where appropriate
• Drafting electronic bills
• Providing technical costs guidance to fee earners
• Supporting and assisting junior team members with post-assessment work
• Maintaining accurate time costing procedures
• Ensuring compliance with file management and internal processes
• Supporting ongoing costs management and internal training initiatives

Experience using Costsmaster software would be highly advantageous.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will ideally have:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience drafting publicly funded bills
• Previous experience within a litigation or legal costs environment
• Strong knowledge of LAA Costs Assessment Guidance
• Experience managing your own caseload independently
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong IT skills including legal case management systems and Microsoft 365
• A proactive and professional approach to work
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Supervisory experience would be beneficial but is not essential.

Essential Requirements

• Valid right to work in the UK
• Team-focused, organised, and conscientious approach
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What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Quarterly and annual bonus scheme
• Hybrid working arrangements
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity/shared parental leave package
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Ongoing internal and external training opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

If you are an experienced Costs Draftsman looking to join a forward-thinking legal team with genuine progression opportunities, we would love to hear from you.

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