In House Costing Draft Person

The Role To provide administrative support in the Legal Aid billing process within the Costing team for the Family department, to ensure the department functions effectively and to enable the department to achieve the objectives set out in the department business plan. To ensure that work done by the department complies with internal quality standards and external requirements. Key Responsibilities Clients and Work Report directly to Costs Supervisor Prepare payment on account claims to the Legal Aid Agency Prepare and submit claims for costs for assessment and payment within the desired timescales Advising others/departments regarding costs issues Checking bills from external costs drafts person Complete final bills to Legal Aid Agency, claims assessed by Legal Aid Agency and Court To liase and advise with fee earners/support staff in relation to a variety of legal costs matters Photocopying Archiving Data entry Filing Answer telephone calls from clients and 3rd parties, take messages and pass messages to relevant individuals within the team. Preparing bills, costing files and preparing claims for detailed assessment. Business Development Support the team with the arrangement of business development and marketing activities where required. People Management Work closely with other members of the team to ensure work is completed effectively and efficiently Business Performance Ensure that all working processes and practices comply with relevant quality and service ..... full job details .....