Costs Draftsman / Lawyer

Douglas Scott Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas Scott Ltd. is seeking a Costs Draftsman / Lawyer in Leeds to join a reputable practice that values costs expertise across matters. You will specialise in costs drafting and costs law within an established team, contributing to service delivery and client outcomes.

The role offers permanence, stability, and the opportunity to develop specialised expertise while working alongside experienced solicitors and advocates in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise as a costs draftsman with a strong track record of preparing costs schedules and detailed assessments.
• Qualified as a costs lawyer or demonstrable equivalent experience in costs law and procedure.
• Thorough knowledge of civil procedure rules and costs assessment principles.
• Ability to advise clients on costs implications and prepare robust costs documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Specialise in costs drafting and costs law within an established legal practice.
• Permanent role offering stability and the chance to develop expertise in a focused area.
• Work alongside experienced solicitors and advocates in a collaborative environment.

Skills

Costs drafting expertise

Costs lawyer qualification

Civil procedure knowledge

Client advisory skills

Attention to detail and writing

Education

Legal qualification (solicitor, barrister or costs lawyer accreditation)

Association of Costs Lawyers membership or equivalent

Continuing professional development in costs law

Job description

A highly regarded Costs firm are seeking a Costs Draftsman / Lawyer to join their team on a permanent basis. This is an opportunity to work in a legal practice where costs expertise is valued and applied across a range of matters. The successful candidate will bring specialist knowledge in costs drafting and costs law, contributing to the firm's service delivery and client outcomes.

• Specialise in costs drafting and costs law within an established legal practice
• Permanent role offering stability and the chance to develop expertise in a focused area
• Work alongside experienced solicitors and advocates in a collaborative environment

Preferred Requirements

• Proven expertise as a costs draftsman with a strong track record of preparing costs schedules and detailed assessments
• Qualified as a costs lawyer or demonstrable equivalent experience in costs law and procedure
• Thorough knowledge of civil procedure rules and costs assessment principles
• Ability to advise clients on costs implications and prepare robust costs documentation
• Strong attention to detail and excellent written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Legal qualification (solicitor, barrister, or costs lawyer accreditation)
• Membership of the Association of Costs Lawyers or equivalent professional body
• Relevant continuing professional development in costs law and procedure