Costs Lawyer / Draftsperson

William James Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected national law firm in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Costs Lawyer / Draftsperson. This role involves managing a varied caseload and drafting costs documentation, with exposure to advocacy at hearings. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years in legal costs litigation. Benefits include a competitive salary up to £55,000, hybrid working options, and extensive training opportunities. Apply confidently without a CV for initial conversations.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £55,000

Hybrid and flexible working options

25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Access to high-quality work for national clients

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in legal costs litigation.
• Experience acting for both Claimants and Defendants.
• Strong drafting skills across budgets, bills of costs, points of dispute and replies.

Responsibilities

• Manage varied caseload from inception to conclusion.
• Draft a range of costs documentation.
• Represent clients at hearings.

Skills

Legal costs litigation experience

Advocacy

Drafting skills

Negotiation

Caseload management

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

The Role

A highly regarded national law firm is seeking to appoint an experienced Costs Lawyer / Draftsperson to join its established Legal Costs team. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a growing and respected department that supports a wide range of commercial and personal injury litigation matters.

The team advises on the full spectrum of costs issues, from low-value disputes and fixed recoverable costs through to complex, high-value claims. Alongside technical drafting, the role offers regular exposure to advocacy, including attendance at CCMCs and application hearings, as well as providing strategic advice throughout the lifecycle of a claim covering budgeting, reserving, recovery and dispute resolution.

In this role, you will take ownership of a varied caseload, independently managing matters from inception to conclusion. You will be responsible for drafting a wide range of costs documentation and representing clients at hearings where required. This position is well suited to a Costs Lawyer looking to take the next step in their career, offering a high level of autonomy and exposure to diverse and challenging work.

The Candidate

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in legal costs litigation
• Experience acting for both Claimants and Defendants
• Confident in advocacy, including CCMCs and applications
• Strong drafting skills across budgets, bills of costs, points of dispute and replies
• Proven ability to negotiate settlements effectively
• Capable of managing and prioritising a varied caseload independently
• High attention to detail with strong analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

The Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £55,000, dependent on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Access to high-quality work for a national client base

Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact

Alice Ferguson, Retained Consultant INDAF

Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140

Mobile: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]