Costs Drafter

One of the area's prestigious law firms are looking for a Costs Drafter to work within their Family Law team in their Newton Abbot office. The work is fast-paced and is focused on working with the Legal Aid Agency and preparation of bills. This is working with and supporting a specialist Legal Aid team which represents children who are the subject of care proceedings, instructed by their Guardian, parents and grandparents. The ideal candidate will have previous experience within a similar role. However, we may also consider people who have some experience within an accounts role, or even a graduate looking for a career within a finance-related role. Any interest in law is a benefit, but this isn't a career pathway for someone wanting a longer-term career as a lawyer.
Tasks will include:
Liaising with the fee earners to ensure that their files are costed in a timely fashion

Liaising with the Legal Aid Agency and taking all steps to cost and submit for payment the bills on legal aid files

Preparing bills at all levels including High-Cost case plans

Applying for payments on account

Submitting Legal Help forms for payment

Dealing with the preparation and submission of bills in respect of both assessed and fixed fee cases
Experience and skills required:
The ideal candidate will have previous experience within a similar role. However, we may also consider people who have some experience within an accounts role, or even a graduate looking for a career within a finance-related role

Any knowledge of the Legal Aid system, or the CCMS system would be a great advantage

Any costing files experience would be an advantage

Excellent attention to detail and a good head for figures

Good problem-solving skills

Someone who can work at pace, during busy times

Excellent organisational skills
Hours and Benefits:
Monday to Friday = 08:45 - 17:00

Hybrid and flexible working available

25 day annual leave + Bank Holidays

Birthday off after 5 years' service

The firm encourages staff to take an extra 2 days of paid leave for volunteering / CSR days

Holiday trading scheme (buy or sell up to 5 days per year)

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Life assurance

Bonus scheme

Enhanced maternity / paternity pay

Long service rewards

Medicash health cash plan

Mindful Manager - committed to supporting employees' mental health

Free fruit

Season ticket loan scheme

Eye test vouchers
To apply, please submit your application or alternatively please contact James at Aspiria Recruit (contact details on the Aspiria Recruit website)

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