- Establish, maintain, and keep up to date costs billing schedules.
- Establish and manage the process and procedures for regular billing of Legal Aid funded matters.
- Supervise and develop more junior members of the costs team.
- Managing and setting up processes for regular billing Triggers for when certificates been issued.
- Final check with fee earner.
- Final hearing trigger.
- Work effectively on the Client and Cost Management System, Legal Aid Agency Online and E forms to produce bills and facilitate support to fee earners also on these systems.
- Support any appealed bills to the Legal Aid Agency or other relevant bodies should costs be disputed.
- Ensure that payments are allocated to the correct file/matter when funds are received.
- Ensure that bills are submitted and have been received by the relevant authority, files are satisfactorily finished, disbursements paid, and files closed.
- Work with the Accounts and Finance team to produce various reports and Management Information relating to costs.
- Allocation of payments
Back to searchLaw Costs Draftsperson
IPS Group
Posted 20 days ago, valid for 25 days
Sheffield, South Yorkshire S5 8DP
salary: £30,000 - £40,000 depending on experience + excellent benefitsips finance has 40 years’ experience in the yorkshire accountancy recruitment market
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Our client, a reputable law firm, is seeking a skilled Law Costs Draftsperson to join their dynamic team.
- The role involves managing costs billing schedules, supervising junior team members, and ensuring accurate billing for Legal Aid funded matters.
- Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience in law costs drafting.
- The salary for this position ranges from £30,000 to £40,000, depending on experience, along with excellent benefits.
- Interested applicants can visit IPS Finance's website for more accountancy and finance opportunities.
