Costs Draftsperson / Costs Lawyer

Role Description

This is a full-time permanent hybrid role, based in office with the flexibility to work remotely for 2 days per week. The successful candidate will handle a variety of responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Drafting Bills of Costs
• Drafting Points of Dispute
• Drafting Points of Reply
• Drafting Part 8 Proceedings / Interim Applications
• Assessing and negotiating cost claims
• Preparing Precedent H Budgets
• Attending CCMCs
• Advising clients

The role involves working collaboratively with clients and team members to ensure accurate cost recovery and reporting.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Costs Draftsperson or Costs Lawyer
• Strong working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and costs case law
• Experience in dealing with costs relating to personal injury, clinical negligence, industrial disease, housing disrepair and commercial litigation
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage your own caseload
• Strong communication and negotiation skills

What we offer

• Competitive base salary of £30,000-£35,000 dependent on experience/qualifications
• Lucrative negotiation bonus
• Annual company performance bonus
• Paid overtime
• Company pension scheme
• Supportive working environment
• Frequent company funded social activities
• Opportunity for professional development, including payment of professional fees or the opportunity to undertake professional courses for unqualified team members