Costs Draftsperson

Douglas Scott Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Douglas Scott Ltd is seeking an experienced Costs Draftsperson to join its expanding in-house costs team in Leeds. You will support senior costs professionals on a varied caseload including claimant Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence matters.

The ideal candidate will have 2–10 years' costs drafting experience, with expertise in drafting formal bills for detailed assessment and familiarity with Precedent documents.

Qualifications

• Between two and ten years' costs drafting experience in a law firm or costs practice.
• Experience preparing formal bills for detailed assessment.
• Strong understanding of Civil Procedure Rules and detailed assessment process.
• Excellent drafting, communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare formal bills for detailed assessment across fast track and multi-track matters.
• Draft supporting costs documentation, including N260 Statements of Costs.
• Prepare Precedent documents (Precedent S and Q).
• Assist with Detailed Assessment and Part 8 proceedings.
• Review client ledgers and disbursements for accuracy.
• Prepare risk assessments and supporting documentation.
• Meet deadlines and maintain quality standards, in collaboration with senior costs professionals.
• Maintain records and comply with internal procedures.

Skills

Costs drafting

Drafting skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Legal qualification (LLB/GDL/LPC)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Costs drafting software

Case management software

Job description

Costs Draftsperson

The Opportunity

An established law firm is looking to recruit an experienced Costs Draftsperson to join its expanding in-house costs team. This is an excellent opportunity for a drafting specialist to support senior costs professionals on a varied caseload of claimant Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence matters.

The successful candidate will have between two and ten years' costs drafting experience, gained either within a law firm or specialist costs practice. You'll play a key role in preparing high-quality costs documentation while working alongside an experienced and collaborative team.

The firm is committed to professional development and offers ongoing training and support to help employees progress their careers.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing formal bills for detailed assessment across fast track and multi-track matters.
• Drafting supporting costs documentation, including N260 Statements of Costs.
• Preparing Precedent documents, including Precedent S and Q.
• Assisting with the preparation and commencement of Detailed Assessment and Part 8 proceedings.
• Reviewing client ledgers and disbursements to ensure accuracy.
• Preparing risk assessments and supporting documentation.
• Completing drafting work within agreed deadlines and quality standards.
• Working closely with senior costs professionals to progress matters efficiently.
• Maintaining accurate records and complying with internal procedures.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Between two and ten years' experience drafting claimant Personal Injury costs.
• Experience preparing formal bills for detailed assessment.
• A strong understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and the detailed assessment process.
• Experience preparing Precedent documentation, including H, R, Q and S.
• Excellent drafting, communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage workloads effectively and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and consistently high standards of accuracy.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and familiarity with costs drafting or case management software.

A legal qualification (LLB, GDL or LPC) would be advantageous, as would previous in-house experience.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Support towards professional qualifications.
• Opportunity to join a well-established and collaborative costs team with genuine long-term progression.