My client is recruiting for a Law Costs Draftsperson to join their team in any one of their 20 different offices.
You will primarily responsible for the submission of both hourly rate and fixed fee claims via CCMS for all family work including Care proceedings, Other Public Law and Private law work.
The firm have over 20 national offices that comprised of more than 250 members of staff.
Responsibilities
- Preparing fixed fee claims to be uploaded onto CCMS & dealing with subsequent queries, rejected claims and assisting with outstanding claims where required.
- Drafting exceptional Legal Aid bills to be assessed by the LAA or the Court.
- Drafting hourly rate VHCC case plans and Events Based case plans for Care proceedings.
- Preparing bundles to accompany bills
- Liaising with Counsel's Chambers and Experts to obtain any missing documentation or resolving queries.
- Appealing assessments and incorrect decisions.
- Advising colleagues of the most effective/efficient billing methods.
- Reviewing and working the family unbilled cases report, identifying and undertaking any work necessary to chase and bill the case wherever possible.
- Dealing with Costs Draftsmen requests for additional information to enable accurate billing.
Person Specification
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in drafting Legal Aid Bills in Family matters. It would be an advantage to also have experience in Court of Protection and Crime billing across all elements.
- Previously worked with CostsMaster Software & Microsoft Office packages
- Knowledge of preparing claims for costs through the CCMS, the online Legal Aid Agency portal.
- Good computer literacy skills due to their paperless environment.
- Able to demonstrate the ability of working on your own initiative with minimal supervision.
- Ability to respond appropriately to rapid changes in working schedules and prioritise.
- Excellent communication skills with individuals of all levels.
- Must have knowledge and experience in dealing with accounts.
- Excellent time management and organisation skills.
- Good team work ethics.
Benefits
- The ability to earn up to 30 days of holiday with years of service (standard holiday packages start at 21 days plus all bank holidays);
- Additional paid day off on your birthday.
- Ability to purchase a further 5 days of holiday each year.
- Flexible working schemes available to all employees.
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment Limited.
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