Experienced Legal Aid Costs Draftsman / CCMS Billing Specialist


Company:	SPH Costing Services Ltd
Salary:	Remuneration is negotiable and will reflect the successful candidate's experience, technical expertise and ability to manage a specialist Legal Aid costs caseload independently.
Hours:	Full-time
Working pattern:	Remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	11 Nov 2026
Closing date:	11 Dec 2026

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Summary

SPH Costing Services Ltd is an established specialist legal costs practice with over 30 years' experience supporting solicitors throughout England and Wales.

We are recruiting an experienced Legal Aid Costs Draftsman or CCMS Billing Specialist to join our Legal Aid costs team.

The successful candidate will undertake Legal Aid billing and costs recovery work, including preparing and submitting CCMS claims, drafting Legal Aid Bills of Costs, dealing with Legal Aid Agency queries and reductions, preparing claims for assessment and progressing outstanding claims through to payment.

Experience of High Cost Case Plans (HCCPs) would be particularly welcome.

We are seeking a technically capable practitioner who understands Legal Aid costs rules and procedures, can manage their own caseload independently and takes a proactive approach to resolving billing issues.

Working arrangements are flexible to suit the individual: office-based at our Leyland premises, hybrid working or fully remote working from anywhere in England and Wales.

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity. Remuneration is negotiable according to experience, expertise and capability.

Confidential applications are welcome. Please email hr@sphcosts.com.

Essential requirements

Applicants must have practical experience of Legal Aid costs drafting, billing or claims management. Essential skills and experience include: - Preparing and submitting Legal Aid claims through CCMS. - Understanding Legal Aid Agency billing requirements and costs assessment procedures. - Preparing Legal Aid Bills of Costs and supporting documentation. - Responding to LAA queries, reductions and rejected claims. - Managing outstanding claims and progressing matters towards payment. - Working accurately and independently with minimal supervision. - Communicating effectively with solicitors and Legal Aid teams. Experience of High Cost Case Plans (HCCPs), including preparing and amending plans, would be particularly advantageous. We welcome applications from experienced Legal Aid Costs Draftsmen and billing specialists. Qualification as a Costs Lawyer is not essential. Strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, reliability and the ability to manage a caseload independently are essential.

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