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Costs Draftsperson
Job Posted: 10 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: City of London, London
Expire in: 18 days
Job Description
Your new company
This is a well-established and highly respected law firm based in London, known for its commitment to justice, integrity, and excellence across a broad spectrum of legal services. The firm fosters a collaborative environment where professionals are supported to grow and contribute meaningfully to both client outcomes and internal innovation. With a strong reputation in public law and a progressive approach to legal practice, it's a place where your expertise will be valued and your career can thrive.
Your new role
As a Legal Costs Draftsperson, you'll be a key figure within the finance department, responsible for drafting and managing cost claims across civil, criminal, and inter partes matters. You'll ensure accurate billing and maximum recovery of fees, while also supporting fee earners with funding queries and cost strategy. Your work will include preparing high-cost case plans, negotiating settlements, drafting bills for court assessment, and overseeing cradle-to-grave cost services on selected cases. You'll also play a supervisory role, maintaining quality standards, allocating work, and contributing to training and development across the firm.
What you'll need to succeed
Minimum 3 years' experience in legal cost drafting, ideally within a law firm or specialist costs company
Strong understanding of Civil Procedure Rules, Legal Aid funding, CFAs, and Solicitor's Accounts Rules
Confident negotiator with excellent communication skills
Highly organised and capable of managing a personal caseload independently
Exceptional attention to detail and proficiency in legal billing systems
ACL membership is desirable but not essentialWhat you'll get in return
£40,000 annual salary
Hybrid working arrangement (office based in London)
Supportive team culture with opportunities for professional development
Exposure to meaningful and high-profile legal cases
Flexible working options and regular training
A chance to contribute to a firm with a strong social justice ethosWhat you need to do now
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