Costs Draftsperson (Claimant) – Hybrid, Flexible Hours

IPS Group Limited; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Life assurance

Retail discounts

Cycle to work

Free parking

Holiday buy/sell

Job summary

IPS Group Limited is recruiting a Costs Draftsperson (Claimant) in Wigan. The role focuses on claimant costs work, handling a varied caseload from inception to settlement. The team emphasizes autonomy, flexibility and professional development in a supportive environment.

Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years’ experience drafting Bills of Costs and using costs software such as Costs Master or Proclaim. Hybrid working is available with full-time or part-time options.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience as Costs Draftsperson or Costs Negotiator
• Experience handling claimant costs (receiving party)
• Expertise in drafting Bills of Costs
• 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

• Manage a varied caseload of claimant costs matters
• Draft Bills of Costs and related documentation
• Review files to maximise costs recovery
• Negotiate settlements and costs disputes
• Liaise with solicitors, clients and external parties
• Advise on costs strategy and detailed assessment procedures
• Ensure files progress efficiently and accurately

Skills

Costs drafting

Costs negotiation

Communication

Organisational

Independence

Costs software

Tools

Costs Master

Proclaim

Job description

IPS Group Limited is recruiting a Costs Draftsperson (Claimant) in Wigan. The role focuses on claimant costs work, handling a varied caseload from inception to settlement. The team emphasizes autonomy, flexibility and professional development in a supportive environment.

Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years’ experience drafting Bills of Costs and using costs software such as Costs Master or Proclaim. Hybrid working is available with full-time or part-time options.