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07 Apr Junior Costs Clerk – Legal Aid

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Job Title: Junior Costs Clerk – Legal Aid
Company: Deighton Pierce Glynn
Location: London, UK
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: Starting at £27,750.00 dependant on experience (We will consider applicants with varying experience. The role will be adapted accordingly)

About Us: At Deighton Pierce Glynn we are committed to empowering our clients to challenge abuses, failures, and other unlawful conduct by the government and those in positions of power. We believe that diversity enhances our ability to provide the best service, attract top talent, and drive innovation through varied perspectives. We recruit based on merit, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

The Role: We are looking for a problem-solving Junior Costs Clerk with a can-do attitude to work with our Billing Team to support our dynamic team of lawyers at our busy London office. You will be responsible for assisting in the preparation, submission, and management of legal aid bills, and reviewing case files, time records, and disbursements to ensure accurate cost submissions. You will be trained on all aspects of the job depending on experience. This is a varied role that requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to support our team efficiently.

Person Specification:

Essential:

  • Interest in Our Ethos: A strong interest in our mission to empower clients and challenge unlawful conduct by the Government and those with power.
  • Problem-Solving Skills: A love for solving problems and overcoming challenges.
  • Prioritization & Attention to Detail: Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and maintain attention to detail.
  • Clear Communication: Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to write clearly in plain English. Confident, with negotiating skills and tact.
  • Organizational & Time Management Skills: Outstanding organizational and time management abilities.
  • IT Skills: Proficiency in typing, computer literacy, and the ability to learn and teach our systems, including Office365. In particular an interest in developing proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Numerical Aptitude: An aptitude for numbers and process.

Advantageous but not essential

  • Legal Aid: Knowledge and understanding of Legal Aid, Legal Help and other systems of public legal funding.
  • CCMS: Knowledge of submitting Legal Aid final bills via CCMS.
  • CostsMaster: Knowledge of preparing legal aid bills with CostsMaster.
  • Case Management: Such as SOS, Leap or demonstrable confidence with navigating comparable systems.

How to Apply: To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to recruitment@dpglaw.co.uk. In your cover letter, explain why you believe you meet the person specification, providing examples where possible. Relevant experience can come from paid employment, voluntary or campaigning work, life experience, or special interests.

The job description can be found here.

Application Instructions:

Email Subject Line: Please quote the job reference 2025/05/LONLA
Equal Opportunities Form: Complete this equal opportunities form :

https://forms.gle/DjZcpdm4XJSiKQSN9

Important Dates:

  • Closing Date: Continuous recruitment
  • Interviews: Suitable candidates will be invited to a skills test and interview

For more information about the job description and our Aims and Values, please visit our website

Join us and be part of a team that makes a difference. We look forward to receiving your application!

 

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