Costs Draftsperson | London (E2) | up to £70k with hybrid working

LR Legal Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist legal practice in London seeks an experienced Costs Draftsperson to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for drafting and preparing bills of costs, ensuring compliance with Legal Aid Agency requirements, and managing inter partes claims. This role requires strong attention to detail, proven experience in legal billing, and proficiency in relevant software. The firm champions compassion in its approach, providing high-quality legal representation while prioritizing empathy and client care.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Costs Draftsperson with solid knowledge of Legal Aid billing.
• Strong understanding of Claim1, Claim1A, Claim2, ECF, and detailed bills of costs.
• Experience in inter partes negotiations and public law claims is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare bills of costs.
• Submit outcomes and certificates via CCMS and CWA.
• Liaise with solicitors and counsel to negotiate settlements.

Skills

Legal Aid billing knowledge

Attention to detail

Numeracy skills

Time-management skills

Proactive communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management/billing software

Job description

Costs Draftsperson | London (E2) | up to £70k with hybrid working

We are working with a specialist legal practice committed to trauma‑informed care to recruit an experienced Costs Draftsperson.

Clients of this practice are often highly vulnerable, having experienced significant trauma. The firm’s approach is grounded in sensitivity and empathy, ensuring that clients’ lived experiences are respected while delivering high‑quality legal representation. Supervising solicitors receive clinical supervision from child and adolescent psychologists, enabling them to advocate effectively and compassionately. This ethos sits at the heart of all services provided, including the management of legal costs.

They are seeking a Costs Draftsperson to support the practice’s mission by ensuring accurate billing and compliance with Legal Aid Agency (LAA) and court requirements. The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing, submitting, and negotiating legal costs across a wide range of matters.

Key responsibilities

• Drafting and preparing bills of costs (Claim1, Claim1A, Claim2, ECF, detailed bills).
• Submitting outcomes and certificates via CCMS and CWA.
• Liaising with solicitors, counsel, and costs officers to negotiate settlements.
• Managing inter partes costs claims, POA submissions, disbursements, and counsel’s fees.
• Ensuring compliance with LAA, CPR, and court requirements.
• Collaborating with fee earners and external stakeholders to resolve billing queries.
• Maintaining accurate records, financial reconciliations, and file management.

About you

• Proven experience as a Costs Draftsperson, with solid knowledge of Legal Aid billing (CCMS, CWA).
• Strong understanding of Claim1, Claim1A, Claim2, ECF, and detailed bills of costs.
• Experience in inter partes negotiations and public law claims (desirable).
• Excellent attention to detail, numeracy, and time‑management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management/billing software.
• A proactive communicator with a problem‑solving approach.

This is an opportunity to join a practice that not only values technical expertise but also places compassion and trauma‑informed care at the centre of its legal services.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Legal