File clerk Work, Jobs in London, Eng (with Salaries)

Cost Clerk
Owen White & Catlin —Ashford
- £18,000 - £20,000 a year
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
- Analysis skills
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Junior Import Clerk
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- Up to £26,000 a year
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
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Warehouse Operative/ Fabric Cutter
De Le Cuona, Luxury Textile Brand —Windsor
- £26,500 - £28,000 a year
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- Annual leave
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Property Manager - Fixed Term Contract
Hurford Salvi Carr —London
- £32,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Administrative experience
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Legal Support Executive - Family
JMW Solicitors —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Time management
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Cost Clerk

Owen White & Catlin -
Ashford

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Job details

Part-time
£18,000 - £20,000 a year
20 hours ago

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

Customer service
GCSE
Administrative experience
Analysis skills
Organisational skills
Communication skills

Full job description

The Company

Owen White Catlin LLP is an established firm of solicitors with offices in South West London, Middlesex and Surrey. We believe what makes us stand out from the rest of our peers is our commitment to quality, customer service and ensuring we recruit the best people. We take great pride in our personal service and the accessibility of our lawyers.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Cost Clerk to join our established legal team. The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing and managing Legal Aid costs claims across Family department.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong understanding of Legal Aid Agency (LAA) requirements who is looking to develop their career within a supportive firm.

Responsibilities Include:

Working with External Costs Draftsmen

Arranging and coordinating the preparation of final bills of costs with external Costs Draftsmen.
Providing clear instructions, sending relevant case materials, and ensuring draft bills are reviewed for accuracy and compliance.
Managing amendments, queries, or clarifications raised by the draftsman and ensuring timely turnaround.

Internal Liaison & File Management

Liaising with fee earners to ensure files are complete, fee notes are accurate, and all work is correctly recorded.
Maintaining internal logs, spreadsheets, or reporting systems relating to claims submitted, payments received, and queries outstanding.
Ensuring all costs documentation is stored and managed in line with GDPR and firm policies.

Legal Aid Management:

Checking bills of costs and Claim1 forms to ensure all disbursements from the duration of the matter have been accurately included.

The Candidate

As a Cost Clerk it is essential you can demonstrate the following skills and competencies:

Proven experience in Legal Aid costing (minimum 1–2 years).
Strong working knowledge of LAA procedures, CCMS, Claim1 forms, fixed fee claims, high-cost cases, and cost assessment processes.
Experience working with external costs draftsmen.
Excellent attention to detail with high levels of accuracy.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Desirable Attributes

Familiarity with legal case management systems (e.g., Proclaim, ActionStep).

Prior experience working in a law firm or legal aid‑funded department.

Benefits

In return for your commitment we offer you:

Competitive salary
28 days company holiday (plus 8 UK bank holidays) – full time entitlement
Private Medical Insurance
A firm with a great reputation
Opportunities for professional development and advancement
A collaborative and supportive work environment

How to Apply

Send your CV to [email protected]

In line with the Asylum & Immigration Act, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization and which are reasonably within the scope of the role.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £18,000.00-£20,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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