We are delighted to be working with a dynamic and established legal practice based in Nottingham City Centre, Nottinghamshire. Thanks to continued growth and new clients, the firm are looking to add a costs draftsperson to their team.
They provide a modern and friendly working environment + brilliant accessible public transport links to the city centre.
Competitive salary, with great benefits and excellent progression opportunities for the right candidate.
If you’re looking to step up or seeking a fresh new challenge and want to work for a leading family law solicitors that puts their employees and clients first, this could be the role for you.
This is a great opportunity with a firm that is growing and offers lots of potential for internal promotion.
Role overview:
- Preparing fixed fee claims to be uploaded onto CCMS system.
- Drafting exceptional Legal Aid bills to be assessed by the LAA.
- Preparing High Cost Case plans.
- Preparing bundles to accompany bills and submitting them to the LAA.
- Liaising with Counsel’s Chambers in order to obtain fee notes for Counsel.
- Liaising with experts in order to obtain possible missing disbursements.
- Liaising with fee earners and addressing any concerns which may be identified whilst preparing a bill.
- Uploading documents onto CCMS in a timely manner as per LAA requests.
- Responding to any online queries sent by the LAS.
- Providing advice to fee earners regarding current cost limitations.
- Dealing with any rejected claims.
- Preparing appeals for any reductions/rejections where appropriate.
What you will need as a Costs Draftsperson:
Successful applicants will need a minimum of one year’s costs drafting experience in a similar-type role, legal aid experience and knowledge of working with CCMS Software. In addition, you will have excellent communication skills and IT skills including Excel and be able to pick up new software systems.
Due to the flexibility and opportunities available within this organisation, candidates working in a legal practice at all levels are invited to apply. The salary and role offered will be reflected based on a candidates experience in practice and qualifications already achieved.
Benefits:
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Private medical insurance
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days holiday each year.
- Contributory pension scheme
- Membership of Employee Ownership Trust and bonus scheme after the qualifying period
- Team Building company events, including an annual weekend conference where all offices get together.
- Employee Assistance Programme with advice and counselling available 24/7 via the telephone or via the My Healthy Advantage App.
- The opportunity to join an ever-growing Diverse and Inclusive Team with an excellent company culture
- National Charity Fundraising Events
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: up to £35,000
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
