Junior Costs Clerk

DPG Law; City of London; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking law firm in London is seeking a Junior Costs Clerk to join their Billing Team. The ideal candidate will display strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a keen interest in empowering clients. You will assist in the preparation of legal aid bills and support the lawyers in various tasks, contributing to a dynamic team environment. Relevant experience can come from various backgrounds, and training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Interest in empowering clients to challenge unlawful conduct.
• Proficient in prioritizing tasks and maintaining attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and submitting legal aid bills.
• Review case files and ensure accurate cost submissions.
• Support the Billing Team in a busy law office.

Skills

Problem‑Solving Skills

Clear Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

IT Skills

Numerical Aptitude

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office 365

Job description

Job Title: Junior Costs Clerk
Company: Deighton Pierce Glynn
Location: London, UK
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £27,750.00

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 preparing and submitting legal aid bills, alongside 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

• 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 our systems, including Office 365. 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.
• Negotiation Skills: Demonstrable experience of putting forth convincing arguments for appeal purposes.
• 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 [e-mail]. 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.

Email Subject Line

Please quote the job reference 2025/14/LONJCC

Equal Opportunities Form

• Interviews: Suitable candidates will be invited to a skills test and interview

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