Costs

eNL Legal Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive work environment

Hybrid and flexible working options

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Costs Draftsperson for their Birmingham office. This hybrid role involves working on high-value civil litigation matters, producing detailed Bills of Costs, and collaborating with fee earners to ensure accurate documentation. Candidates must have proven experience in costs drafting, knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a supportive work environment and genuine career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience drafting Bills of Costs within a law firm or costs consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules.
• Ability to work well within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed Bills of Costs for formal assessment.
• Compile Schedules of Costs for summary assessment applications.
• Evaluate case files for required information.
• Confirm case details with fee earners.

Skills

Experience drafting Bills of Costs for high value complex cases

Knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules

Familiarity with costs budgeting

Proficiency in costs drafting software

Exceptional communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Costs Draftsperson, Birmingham / Hybrid, £60,000+ (DOE) - This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional with strong analytical abilities and a keen eye for detail to work on high value and complex civil litigation matters. JOB REF:3096

THE ROLE

• Produce detailed Bills of Costs for formal assessment across a range of matters, including inter partes, legal aid, and solicitor–client cases.
• Compile Schedules of Costs to support summary assessment applications.
• Examine and evaluate case files to identify and extract the information required for accurate cost drafting.
• Work closely with fee earners to confirm case details and ensure all cost documentation is precise and complete.
• Draft and respond to Points of Dispute and Replies when required.
• Monitor and remain informed about developments in costs law, the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), and relevant case law.
• Assist with the preparation of matters for costs hearings and detailed assessments.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• You will have proven experience drafting Bills of Costs for high value complex cases, within a law firm or costs consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules
• Familiarity with costs budgeting and costs management processes.
• Proficiency in costs drafting software
• You will exceptional written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and work well within a team environment.

ON OFFER

• Supportive work environment with hybrid and flexible working options
• Genuine career progression

To apply contact Penny Trotman at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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