Cost Clerk

Our client is seeking an experienced Cost Clerk to join their established legal team, supporting the Family department with the management and preparation of Legal Aid cost claims.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong knowledge of Legal Aid Agency (LAA) processes who is looking to further their career in a supportive and collaborative legal environment.

Part-time: 21 hours per week
Salary: £30,000 pro rata
Office-based

Key Responsibilities

Working with External Costs Draftsmen

Coordinating the preparation of final bills of costs alongside external Costs Draftsmen.
Providing clear instructions and ensuring all relevant case documents are supplied.
Reviewing draft bills for accuracy, compliance, and completeness.
Managing amendments, queries, and clarifications to ensure bills are finalised in a timely manner.

Internal Liaison & File Management

Working closely with fee earners to confirm files are complete and fee notes accurately recorded.
Maintaining internal logs, spreadsheets, and reporting systems for submitted claims, payments received, and outstanding queries.
Ensuring all cost‑related documentation is stored and handled in line with GDPR and internal policies.

Legal Aid Management

Checking bills of costs and Claim1 forms to ensure all disbursements are correctly captured.
Ensuring full compliance with LAA requirements, procedures, and cost assessment standards.

Essential Skills & Experience

1-2 years' experience in Legal Aid costing.
Strong working knowledge of LAA procedures, CCMS, Claim1 forms, fixed fees, high‑cost cases, and cost assessment processes.
Experience liaising with external Costs Draftsmen.
Exceptional attention to detail and high accuracy.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Clear and confident written and verbal communication.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

Desirable Attributes

Familiarity with legal case management systems (e.g., Proclaim, Action Step).
Previous experience within a law firm or Legal Aid‑funded department.

Benefits

Competitive salary
28 days' holiday plus 8 UK bank holidays (full‑time equivalent)
Private Medical Insurance
Opportunities for professional development and career progression
Supportive, collaborative working environment
A firm with an excellent reputation

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