Legal Aid/Inter Partes Biller

Liberation Rec; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal costs consultancy based in the UK seeks a Legal Aid/Inter Partes Biller to manage CCMS billing and submit claims under various legal funding schemes. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of legal aid systems and a strong attention to detail. This position offers a salary of £35,000 to £50,000 and hybrid working options, providing a path for career development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of CCMS billing and regulations.
• Experience in managing high-cost case plans.
• Ability to draft bills and claims under Legal Aid schemes.

Responsibilities

• Manage CCMS billing, including interim and final submissions.
• Draft high-cost case plans for public legal funding.
• Submit claims and liaise with fee earners for timely submissions.

Skills

Knowledge of Legal Aid and public legal funding

Job description

Legal Aid/Inter Partes Biller

Hybrid or 100% Remote (Dependent on preference)

London or Greater Manchester

Job Ref: 100057

The Firm

Our client is a leading legal costs consultancy, ranked by Chambers and Partners and recognised as one of the largest and most respected firms in the UK. With four strategically located offices across major cities, they offer national reach and deep sector expertise. Their team advises across the full spectrum of costs law, including high-value commercial litigation, complex clinical negligence, catastrophic personal injury, and Court of Protection matters. This is a firm where Costs Lawyers work alongside respected peers on technically challenging instructions, with the backing of a well-established and forward-thinking practice.

Salary £35-£50,000

Excellent Commission structure

The Role

This role is to deliver high-quality costs support across a broad range of publicly funded and inter partes matters. The successful candidate will take ownership of preparing and submitting detailed bills and claims under Legal Aid and CCMS schemes, managing high-cost case plans, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory frameworks. With structured mentorship, ongoing training, and a clear path for internal progression, this position offers both technical challenge and long-term career development within a supportive and well-respected environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage CCMS billing, including interim and final submissions
• Draft high-cost case plans (full and events-based)
• Submit interim and final claims under Legal Help and Certificated schemes
• Liaise with fee earners on appeals and ensure timely submissions
• Maintain accurate billing records to support cash flow and forecasting
• Ensure compliance with SAR, LAA, LEXCEL, and other regulatory standards

Skills/Knowledge requirements

• Knowledge and understanding of Legal Aid and other systems of public legal funding