Costs Draftsman

Location: Nottingham
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 DOE
Working Pattern: Office-based during probation, then hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)

About the Role

An established and highly regarded specialist law firm is seeking an experienced Costs Draftsman to join its growing team in Nottingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Legal Aid billing professional with strong family law experience to play a key role in ensuring the efficient progression, management and recovery of Legal Aid costs. Working closely with fee earners and key stakeholders, you will manage the billing process from preparation through to submission, ensuring compliance with Legal Aid requirements and KPIs.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, finalise and submit Legal Aid bills.
• Prepare, finalise and submit Legal Help bills.
• Apply for Payments on Account (POA).
• Manage and progress VHCC matters.
• Work within the CCMS system and maintain accurate records.
• Liaise with relevant parties regarding Counsel fees, Court fees, Process Server fees and other disbursements.
• Proactively obtain final court orders and Legal Aid certificates.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience in Legal Aid costing and billing.
• Strong knowledge of Family Legal Aid processes and procedures.
• Experience working with Legal Aid audits and KPI requirements.
• Working knowledge of the CCMS system.
• Advanced IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel including VLOOKUPS & Pivots

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £35,000 - £45,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working following successful completion of probation (3/2 split).
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Clear opportunities for career progression.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Contributory pension scheme.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Costs Draftsman, or Legal Aid Costs professional looking to join a respected law firm with genuine career development opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.