Senior Costs Draftsperson - Legal Aid - Leeds, Huddersfield, York

Senior Costs Draftsperson / Costs Lawyer - Legal Aid Family Locations: Leeds, Huddersfield, Dewsbury, Wakefield or YorkWorking Pattern: Full Time Hybrid WorkingSalary: Competitive / Dependent on Experience A leading regional law firm is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Costs Draftsperson or Costs Lawyer to join its established in-house costs team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong Legal Aid billing and family law costs experience to join a highly regarded team, working on complex and high-value publicly funded matters. The Role You will take responsibility for preparing and managing complex Legal Aid bills, including high-cost matters, while working closely with fee earners and the wider Family team. Key responsibilities will include: Drafting detailed and complex Legal Aid bills Managing high-cost family law matters Preparing bills for submission to the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) Working extensively with the Client and Cost Management System (CCMS) Reviewing files and ensuring costs are accurately recorded and recovered Maintaining consistently high billing and compliance standards Supporting improvements to electronic data capture and billing processes Assisting with costs reporting and management information Liaising closely with fee earners and colleagues regarding billing queries and requirements About You We are looking for an experienced Legal Costs Draftsperson, Costs Lawyer or Legal Aid Costs Specialist with strong technical ..... full job details .....