Hybrid Cost Draftsperson — Legal Costs Specialist

Fletchers Solicitors; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking a driven Cost Draftsperson to manage costs across various cases, ensuring high-quality standards. The position offers a hybrid working model, combining remote work with office collaboration. Candidates should have proven drafting skills and attention to detail, alongside an ability to work within timelines. This role comes with numerous benefits aimed at promoting work-life balance and professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

35 days holiday a year

Pension scheme

Life Assurance Policy

Medicash policy

Flexible working environment

Company social events

Qualifications

• Experience with financial drafting and managing costs efficiently in the legal sector.
• Ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines while maintaining quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed bills of costs and budgets for various cases.
• Review opponents' points of dispute and negotiate effectively.
• Ensure quality of work meets firm standards and assists in managing workloads.

Skills

Proven experience of drafting bills of costs and costs budgets

Experience of Proclaim

Experience of Cost Master

Organisational skills

Excellent customer service skills

Good general IT skills

Time management

Ability to use initiative

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

A leading UK law firm is seeking a driven Cost Draftsperson to manage costs across various cases, ensuring high-quality standards. The position offers a hybrid working model, combining remote work with office collaboration. Candidates should have proven drafting skills and attention to detail, alongside an ability to work within timelines. This role comes with numerous benefits aimed at promoting work-life balance and professional development in a supportive environment.