Experienced Law Costs Draftsperson - Remote or North East Based

EMG Solicitors | B Corp™; North East; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

EMG Solicitors is recruiting a Law Costs Draftsperson to manage increased costs work across the Court of Protection Property and Affairs department and the wider firm. This is a full-time, 35-hour-per-week role with hybrid or remote working considered.

The position offers an opportunity to build on proven costs drafting experience, work with a busy Costs team, and gain exposure to Bills of Costs, Points of Dispute, and billing records within a supportive, busy environment in the UK.

Qualifications

• Previous, hands-on experience preparing or checking costs bills. This is not an entry-level or trainee role.
• Good organisation, accuracy and the ability to manage deadlines.
• A collaborative approach and confidence communicating with colleagues and external contacts.
• Legal Aid or private client costs experience is useful.
• A relevant legal qualification or Costs Lawyer qualification is desirable, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Draft and check Bills of Costs and supporting costs documents.
• Help progress bills through service, assessment and recovery.
• Support the preparation of Points of Dispute and Replies, final costs documentation and billing records.
• Work with the Costs team and fee earners across the firm to move matters forward.
• Liaise with external contacts as needed and provide clear updates on costs work.

Skills

Costs drafting

Document review

Deadline management

Communication

Education

Costs qualification

Legal qualifications

Job description

Court of Protection Property and Affairs | Full-time, 35 hours | Location flexible

Do you have practical experience drafting or checking costs bills and want to develop your expertise in a supportive, busy Costs team?

EMG Solicitors is recruiting a Law Costs Draftsperson to help manage increased costs work across our Court of Protection Property and Affairs department and the wider firm. This is an opportunity to build on your existing experience, take responsibility for your work and develop your knowledge of costs recovery.

What you’ll do

• Draft and check Bills of Costs and supporting costs documents.
• Help progress bills through service, assessment and recovery.
• Support the preparation of Points of Dispute and Replies, final costs documentation and billing records.
• Work with the Costs team and fee earners across the firm to move matters forward.
• Liaise with external contacts as needed and provide clear updates on costs work.

What we’re looking for

• Previous, hands-on experience preparing or checking costs bills. This is not an entry-level or trainee role.
• Good organisation, accuracy and the ability to manage deadlines
• A collaborative approach and confidence communicating with colleagues and external contacts.
• Legal Aid or private client costs experience is useful.

A relevant legal qualification or Costs Lawyer qualification is desirable, but not essential. Practical experience and a willingness to keep developing are what matter most.

Working at EMG

This is a full-time role of 35 hours per week. The role can be based at one of our primary offices, with hybrid or remote working considered. Travel to our offices may be required to support the team and business.

You’ll work alongside an established Costs team, with opportunities to broaden your experience across costs work for the Court of Protection and other departments.

EMG Solicitors are an equal opportunities employer

To apply for this role you must have the right to work within the UK