In-House Costs Lawyer/Draftsman

Liberation Recruitment Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supports study for ACL

Job summary

A UK-based national law firm is seeking an experienced In-House Costs Draftsman/Lawyer. This role allows for 100% remote work but offers hybrid options. You will handle complex legal costs in a supportive team environment, focusing on personal injury and clinical negligence cases. Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of experience. The firm provides an opportunity for professional development supported with study for ACL.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience as a law costs draftsman or costs lawyer.
• Strong track record in drafting bills of costs.
• Proven ability to draft and settle costs budgets.

Responsibilities

• Preparing costs schedules and drafting bills of costs.
• Drafting replies to points of dispute.
• Preparing and negotiating budgets and settlements.

Skills

Drafting bills of costs

Negotiating budgets

Client relationship management

Job description

In-House Costs Draftsman/Lawyer

100% Remote but they do offer Hybrid working too

26 offices throughout the UK

Job Ref: 100060

The Firm

Forming part of a National Law firm, this specialist legal team focuses on clinical negligence and serious complex injury cases. Accredited by respected legal organisations, the team emphasises results over revenue. With offices in multiple regions, their services remain widely accessible.

Salary £40-£55,000

Supports study for ACL

The Role

To deliver expert legal costs services within a dynamic, high‑performing team led by an inspirational Costs Director. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high‑value personal injury and clinical negligence matters (ranging from £100k to multi‑million-pound cases) in a no‑targets, quality‑driven environment. You’ll contribute to the full lifecycle of costs work — from drafting bills and budgets to negotiating settlements — while collaborating closely with a collegiate, forward‑thinking team.

The position is designed for professionals who thrive in a transparent, supportive culture that values direct responsibility, client excellence, and progressive thinking in legal services.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing costs schedules and drafting bills of costs and advising on recoveries
• Preparing replies to points of dispute in complex high value Claimant Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury cases
• Preparing costs budgets
• Negotiating budgets and overall settlements
• Liaising with other costs team members and the wider costs team

Requirements

• A minimum of 3–5 years’ experience as a law costs draftsman or costs lawyer
• Strong track record in drafting bills of costs and conducting detailed assessments
• Proven ability to draft, negotiate, and settle costs budgets (Precedent H)
• Confidence in client‑facing situations, with a focus on building long‑term professional relationships
• Advocacy experience at costs hearings and assessments (desirable but not essential)