Legal Aid Costs Specialist - Yorkshire - £Neg

My client is a well-established Solicitors firm based in the north of England who have been recognised for their expertise in the field of Family Law. They are currently looking to appoint a Legal Aid Costs Specialist who would join their Bradford office and would work closely with the Legal Aid Law Costs Draftsman.

The right candidate must have a minimum of 2 years experience in the area of Legal Aid Costs, ideally within the family law. The administrative duties include but are not limited to:
- drafting, costing and managing administration of VHCC cases ,
- checking, handling, submitting and posting interim claims on certificated matters (both profit costs and disbursements),
- managing certificated matters on CCMS ,
- submission, posting and reconciliation of final claims,
- preparation of schedules where costs are to be met in full or part by other parties and costing the same within the associated guidelines and at the relevant rates,
- preparing interim schedules with a view to monitoring costs limitations,
- ensuring expert¿s/counsel¿s quotations/estimates and invoices are compliant with the LAA¿s codified rates and court order,
- liaising with expert/ counsel directly to resolve any queries/issues,
- preparing appeals of any unjust rejects and ensuring the linked KPI is removed from the company¿s records.

The salary will be competitive and will be offered dependent on experience.

If you wish to apply for the role please follow the link provided.