Costs Drafter / Accounts Assistant
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- England,South West,Devon
- full-time
- £23,000 - £26,000 per annum
Job Description:
One of the area’s prestigious law firms are looking for a Costs Drafter to work within their Family Law team in their Newton Abbot office. The work is fast-paced and is focused on working with the Legal Aid Agency and preparation of bills. This is working with and supporting a specialist Legal Aid team which represents children who are the subject of care proceedings, instructed by their Guardian, parents and grandparents. The ideal candidate will have previous experience within a similar role. However, we may also consider people who have some experience within an accounts role, or even a graduate looking for a career within a finance-related role. Any interest in law is a benefit, but this isn’t a career pathway for someone wanting a longer-term career as a lawyer.
Tasks will include:
* Liaising with the fee earners to ensure that their files are costed in a timely fashion
* Liaising with the Legal Aid Agency and taking all steps to cost and submit for payment the bills on legal aid files
* Preparing bills at all levels including High-Cost case plans
* Applying for payments on account
* Submitting Legal Help forms for payment
* Dealing with the preparation and submission of bills in respect of both assessed and fixed fee cases
Experience and skills required:
* The ideal candidate will have previous experience within a similar role. However, we may also consider people who have some experience within an accounts role, or even a graduate looking for a career within a finance-related role
* Any knowledge of the Legal Aid system, or the CCMS system would be a great advantage
* Any costing files experience would be an advantage
* Excellent attention to detail and a good head for figures
* Good problem-solving skills
* Someone who can work at pace, during busy times
* Excellent organisational skills
Hours and Benefits:
* Monday to Friday = 08:45 - 17:00
* Hybrid and flexible working available
* 25 day annual leave + Bank Holidays
* Birthday off after 5 years’ service
* The firm encourages staff to take an extra 2 days of paid leave for volunteering / CSR days
* Holiday trading scheme (buy or sell up to 5 days per year)
* Auto-enrolment pension scheme
* Life assurance
* Bonus scheme
* Enhanced maternity / paternity pay
* Long service rewards
* Medicash health cash plan
* Mindful Manager - committed to supporting employees’ mental health
* Free fruit
* Season ticket loan scheme
* Eye test vouchers
To apply, please submit your application or alternatively please contact James at Aspiria Recruit (contact details on the Aspiria Recruit website)
Tasks will include:
* Liaising with the fee earners to ensure that their files are costed in a timely fashion
* Liaising with the Legal Aid Agency and taking all steps to cost and submit for payment the bills on legal aid files
* Preparing bills at all levels including High-Cost case plans
* Applying for payments on account
* Submitting Legal Help forms for payment
* Dealing with the preparation and submission of bills in respect of both assessed and fixed fee cases
Experience and skills required:
* The ideal candidate will have previous experience within a similar role. However, we may also consider people who have some experience within an accounts role, or even a graduate looking for a career within a finance-related role
* Any knowledge of the Legal Aid system, or the CCMS system would be a great advantage
* Any costing files experience would be an advantage
* Excellent attention to detail and a good head for figures
* Good problem-solving skills
* Someone who can work at pace, during busy times
* Excellent organisational skills
Hours and Benefits:
* Monday to Friday = 08:45 - 17:00
* Hybrid and flexible working available
* 25 day annual leave + Bank Holidays
* Birthday off after 5 years’ service
* The firm encourages staff to take an extra 2 days of paid leave for volunteering / CSR days
* Holiday trading scheme (buy or sell up to 5 days per year)
* Auto-enrolment pension scheme
* Life assurance
* Bonus scheme
* Enhanced maternity / paternity pay
* Long service rewards
* Medicash health cash plan
* Mindful Manager - committed to supporting employees’ mental health
* Free fruit
* Season ticket loan scheme
* Eye test vouchers
To apply, please submit your application or alternatively please contact James at Aspiria Recruit (contact details on the Aspiria Recruit website)
Job number 1556499
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