Civil Costs Draftsperson
Location: Remote / Hybrid / Office-based (national offices available)
Salary: £40,000–£45,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Join a leading national
law firm committed to access to justice.
GT Stewart is an
award-winning, multi-service law firm recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers
& Partners for excellence across a broad range of publicly funded and
private legal services. With offices nationwide and a strong commitment to
access to justice, we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding legal support
to individuals and communities across the country.
As our Civil department
continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Civil Costs Draftsperson to
join our specialist team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled costs
professional with expertise in legal aid Civil billing to play a key role
within a highly respected and collaborative national practice.
The
Role
You will be responsible
for managing a varied caseload of Civil legal aid billing matters, ensuring the
accurate preparation, drafting and submission of high-cost case plans, bills of
costs, CCMS claims, and associated legal aid work.
Working remotely or from
one of our national offices, you will support our Civil teams in maintaining
robust compliance standards, maximising cost recovery, and ensuring the
efficient management of billing processes across complex Civil matters.
Key
Responsibilities
- Preparing, drafting and managing bills
of costs in high-cost Civil matters, including legal aid, inter partes and
court-assessed bills.
- Producing and submitting claims through CCMS,
ensuring compliance with current Legal Aid Agency guidance and
requirements.
- Preparing high-cost case plans,
amendments and related documentation.
- Supporting fee earners with costs
queries, billing advice and case planning guidance.
- Managing a high volume of work with
exceptional accuracy, efficiency and attention to detail.
- Monitoring developments in legal aid
billing regulations, costs procedures and best practice within Civil law.
- Contributing to the continuous
improvement of costs processes and financial performance within the
department.
About
You
We are looking for a
motivated and detail-oriented professional who brings:
- Demonstrable experience in Civil legal
aid costs drafting, including high-cost Civil matters.
- Strong working knowledge of CCMS and
proven experience preparing and submitting claims.
- Sound understanding of public and
private Civil law proceedings and associated legal aid frameworks.
- Excellent organisational, analytical and
problem-solving skills.
- A meticulous approach to accuracy,
compliance and financial management.
- The ability to manage competing
priorities and work effectively to deadlines within a fast-paced
environment.
- A collaborative and proactive approach,
with strong communication skills and a commitment to delivering
high-quality work.
Why
Join GT Stewart?
At GT Stewart, we
recognise that our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to
creating a supportive, inclusive and flexible working environment where
individuals can thrive and develop their careers.
We offer:
- Competitive salary, commensurate with
experience.
- Flexible working options, including
remote, hybrid and office-based arrangements.
- A supportive, collegiate and
values-driven working culture.
- Opportunities for professional growth
and development within a nationally recognised firm.
- The opportunity to contribute
meaningfully to a firm dedicated to delivering access to justice.
