Legal Aid Costs Executive

Location
Nottingham
Salary
Competitive + Benefits
Posted
13 Mar 2019
Closes
10 Apr 2019
Ref
421809/1/NG/11
Contact
Nina Gibbs
Job Title
Legal Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Legal Aid Costs Executive.

A well-established, regional law firm is seeking an experienced Law Costs Draftsman with extensive knowledge of Legal Aid and Matrimonial matters.
 
You will sit alongside the Matrimonial team in the firm's busy, open-plan offices in central Nottingham. You will report into the Head of Family, as well as the Practice/Finance Manager.
 
Your day to day responsibilities will include preparing and submitting Legal Aid claims via the Legal Aid portal, liaising with the wider Matrimonial team regarding legal costs matters, drafting PODs and replies, completing final Claim 1s for payment by the LAA, and negotiating/appealing LAA assessments if required.
 
To be considered for this Legal Aid Costs Draftsman position in central Nottingham, you must have at least 2 years' experience working in a similar role, and a solid understanding of Costs Law and Legal Aid guidelines.
 
If this Legal Aid Costs Executive is of interest and you meet the above specification, please apply now for immediate consideration.