Costs Draftsman/Lawyers

100% Remote

Job Ref: 100061

The Firm

A nationally recognised firm of Costs Lawyers founded over 25 years ago.  Their team delivers tailored, expert solutions in PI/Clinical Negligence and catastrophic injury—as well as dispute resolution matters.  They place their clients at the heart of everything taking time to understand their needs and tailor their approach accordingly.  They combine technical excellence with a collaborative ethos to achieve and deliver outstanding results.

Salary £50-£60,000

Supports study for ACL

The Role

To be responsible for cost drafting duties, budgeting, negotiations and/or advocacy duties in accordance with The Civil Procedure Rules.  To ensure that the maximum reasonable costs are recovered within a timely manner for the Client and provide guidance and support to other members of staff in respect of Costs issues. The Client being the centre of everything.  To lead on the drafting and negotiation of Bills of Costs, ensuring accurate, timely recovery in line with the Civil Procedure Rules. You’ll manage cost claims from instruction through to assessment, supporting both client outcomes and internal standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing Precedents H & T, Bills, Schedules, and N260s within SLA timeframes
• Ensuring technical accuracy, CPR compliance, and alignment with client/court directions
• Drafting Replies to Points of Dispute (where agreed, based on experience)
• Mentoring junior staff and contributing to internal training and development
• Supporting client relationships through
• Conducting advocacy or negotiations (subject to experience)

Requirements:

• 3 years + experience in a Legal Costs role
• Court experience desirable but not essential
• Experience of working with case management systems