Costs Draftsperson

Anakin Seal Legal; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Life assurance

Retail discounts

Cycle to work

Holiday buy/sell scheme

Free parking

Employee recognition

Job summary

Anakin Seal Legal is seeking an experienced Costs Draftsperson in a hybrid role. You will manage claimant costs matters and draft Bills of Costs, progressing files from inception to settlement.

The successful candidate will work with a supportive Costs Team, handling high-quality work with flexibility and focus on professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Costs Draftsperson or Costs Negotiator.
• Strong experience handling claimant costs.
• Proven expertise in drafting Bills of Costs.
• Excellent knowledge of costs law and detailed assessment procedures.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage workloads independently while working in a team.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience using Costs Master, Proclaim or similar costs software.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of claimant costs matters.
• Drafting detailed Bills of Costs and associated documentation.
• Reviewing and analysing case files to maximise costs recovery.
• Negotiating settlements and costs disputes.
• Liaising with solicitors, clients and external parties.
• Advising on costs strategy and detailed assessment procedures.
• Ensuring files are progressed efficiently and accurately.

Skills

Costs drafting

Negotiation

Costs law

Documentation

Analytical thinking

Tools

Costs Master

Proclaim

Job description

Working Pattern: Hybrid Working Available

Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week) or Part Time (30-35 hours considered)

A highly regarded and expanding law firm is seeking an experienced Costs Draftsperson to join its established Costs Team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a costs professional looking for a role that offers high-quality work, genuine flexibility, and an excellent work-life balance within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a comprehensive costs service, primarily focusing on claimant (receiving party) costs work. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you will handle a varied caseload and take responsibility for preparing and progressing costs claims from inception through to settlement.

The team has a strong reputation for technical excellence and offers a positive working culture where autonomy, flexibility and professional development are actively encouraged.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of claimant costs matters
• Drafting detailed Bills of Costs and associated documentation
• Reviewing and analysing case files to maximise costs recovery
• Negotiating settlements and costs disputes
• Liaising with solicitors, clients and external parties
• Advising on costs strategy and detailed assessment procedures
• Ensuring files are progressed efficiently and accurately

Candidate Requirements

Applications are encouraged from candidates with:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience as a Costs Draftsperson or Costs Negotiator
• Strong experience handling claimant (receiving party) costs
• Proven expertise in drafting Bills of Costs
• Excellent knowledge of costs law and detailed assessment procedures
• Strong analytical and organisational skills
• The ability to manage workloads independently while working effectively within a team
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Experience using Costs Master, Proclaim or similar costs software

The following would be advantageous but is not essential:

• Complex or high-value costs disputes
• Advocacy experience or attendance at detailed assessment hearings
• Experience across both claimant and defendant costs work
• Familiarity with a variety of case management systems

What's on Offer?

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave allowance increasing with service
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits
• Life assurance
• Retail discounts and cashback schemes
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee recognition and reward programmes
• Internal referral incentives
• Free parking

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Costs Draftsperson seeking a long-term career move with a supportive and forward-thinking law firm that values both professional excellence and work-life balance.