Costs Draftsperson (2+ PQE)

Anakin Seal Legal Recruitment; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Costs Draftsperson to join its expanding Costs Health team in Greater Manchester. This role involves managing a caseload of predominantly multi-track adverse costs matters, drafting costs documents, and running files autonomously. Hybrid working options are available, along with excellent development opportunities and a salary up to £55,000 based on experience. Candidates should have 2+ PQE and experience in costs negotiations.

Benefits

Salary up to £55,000

25 days annual leave plus additional privilege days

Pension scheme and private medical options

Wellbeing benefits

Structured training and career progression

Qualifications

• 2+ PQE handling own costs caseload.
• Experience negotiating costs to settlement on multi-track matters.
• Clinical negligence or healthcare costs experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of multi-track adverse costs matters.
• Drafting and negotiating costs documents.
• Running files autonomously from start to finish.

Skills

Experience drafting bills of costs

Strong knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules

Excellent organisation skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Experience negotiating costs

Job description

Role Overview:

A nationally recognised law firm with a strong healthcare and insurance practice is seeking an experienced Costs Draftsperson to join its expanding Costs Health team. The role focuses on managing a caseload of predominantly multi‑track adverse costs matters, drafting and negotiating costs documents, and running files autonomously from start to finish. Hybrid working is available, alongside excellent development opportunities.

Candidate Profile / Experience Needed:

• 2+ PQE handling own costs caseload
• Experience drafting bills of costs and points of dispute
• Strong knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and costs legislation
• Experience negotiating costs to settlement on multi-track matters
• Excellent organisation, communication, and research skills
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
• Clinical negligence or healthcare costs experience (desirable)

What’s On Offer:

• Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• 25 days’ annual leave plus additional privilege days
• Pension scheme, private medical options, and income protection
• Wellbeing benefits and enhanced family‑friendly policies
• Structured training and long‑term career progression

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