Defendant Costs Solicitor Bristol / Hybrid

Executive Network Legal Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Competitive pay

Job summary

Executive Network Legal Ltd. in Bristol is seeking a Costs Draftsperson to produce detailed Bills of Costs for high-value matters, across inter partes, legal aid, and solicitor–client cases.

You will examine case files, extract required information, and work closely with fee earners to ensure precise cost documentation. Hybrid working arrangements apply, with a competitive remuneration package and genuine opportunities for career progression as you stay informed about CPR developments and costs

Qualifications

• Proven experience drafting Bills of Costs for high-value complex cases.
• Strong knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules.
• Familiarity with costs budgeting and costs management processes.
• Proficiency in costs drafting software.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed Bills of Costs for formal assessment across inter partes, legal aid, and solicitor–client matters.
• Compile Schedules of Costs to support summary assessment applications.
• Examine and evaluate case files to identify information for accurate cost drafting.
• Collaborate with fee earners to confirm case details and ensure complete documentation.
• Draft and respond to Points of Dispute and Replies when required.
• Monitor developments in costs law, CPR, and relevant case law.
• Assist with preparation of matters for costs hearings and detailed assessments.

Skills

Bills of Costs drafting

Civil Procedure Rules

Costs budgeting

Costs drafting software

Communication skills

Job description

Costs Draftsperson, Bristol / Hybrid, £60,000+ (DOE)

JOB REF: 215304882

THE ROLE:

• Produce detailed Bills of Costs for formal assessment across a range of matters, including inter partes, legal aid, and solicitor–client cases.
• Compile Schedules of Costs to support summary assessment applications.
• Examine and evaluate case files to identify and extract the information required for accurate cost drafting.
• Work closely with fee earners to confirm case details and ensure all cost documentation is precise and complete.
• Draft and respond to Points of Dispute and Replies when required.
• Monitor and remain informed about developments in costs law, the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), and relevant case law.
• Assist with the preparation of matters for costs hearings and detailed assessments.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• You will have proven experience drafting Bills of Costs for high value complex cases, within a law firm or costs consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules
• Familiarity with costs budgeting and costs management processes.
• Proficiency in costs drafting software
• You will exceptional written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and work well within a team environment.

ON OFFER:

• Supportive work environment with hybrid and flexible working options
• Competitive remuneration package
• Genuine career progression

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