I am currently working with a leading Legal 500 law firm who are seeking an experienced Costs Draftsperson or Costs Lawyer or Billing Assistant to join their award winning Family team at their Croydon office.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well respected firm who are regularly recommended by Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500 directory to their services in Family law. The firm can offer a warm and friendly work environment, genuine career progression and personal development, with support provided for additional certifications, excellent work life balance with hybrid working options, and a competitive salary and bonus scheme.
You will be dealing with costs work relating to Family Law. This role can be tailored depending on the level of your experience.

REQUIRED:

• You will be a Billing Assistant or Legal Secretary/Paralegal with at least 12 months Costs experience (preferably with exposure to Family Law, but other experience considered.
• OR you will be a Costs Lawyer or Draftsperson looking for a new challenge.
• Ability to manage your own workload, with excellent project management skills and ability to work to deadlines.
• MUST have experience dealing with Legal Aid Agency Client and Cost Management System (CCMS), as well as Costsmaster software.
• Demonstrate initiative and self-sufficiency.
• Excellent communication skills, written and spoken.

BENEFITS:

• Voted one of the Best Firms to Work For 2025.
• Work-life balance, flexibility including hybrid working.
• Attractive salary dependent on experience.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including annual promotion schemes.
• Opportunity to work for a highly regarded, Legal 500 law firm.
  If you are an ambitious Costs Draftsperson seeking to progress your career with a leading UK Law Firm, please provide your most recent CV, or drop me an email to discuss.
  Or equally, if this description doesn’t fit your requirements, please feel free to reach out to discuss other opportunities across the UK - alicia@ljwsolutions.com

• Draft and review legal documents related to costs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with clients and stakeholders to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with team members and clients to clarify requirements and provide updates.
• Collaborate with other departments to gather necessary information for cost assessments.
• Maintain organised records of all drafts and negotiations for future reference.