Junior Costs Draftsperson - Hybrid Training & Growth

Clear IT Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Law Costs Draftsperson to join their firm in Central London. The successful candidate will manage costs matters, prepare bills, negotiate settlements, and provide advice on costs strategy. Ideal candidates should have some experience in costs work and possess strong drafting and analytical skills. This position offers competitive salary, structured training, and a collaborative team environment with hybrid work flexibility.

Benefits

Competitive salary (based on experience)

Structured training and mentorship

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Some prior experience in costs work (internship, paralegal experience, or early costs exposure).
• Good working knowledge of costs rules, procedure, and relevant legislation.
• Desire to learn and progress in a specialist field.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and preparing bills of costs.
• Negotiating settlements with opponents.
• Advising fee-earning colleagues internally on costs strategy.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

A leading legal recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Law Costs Draftsperson to join their firm in Central London. The successful candidate will manage costs matters, prepare bills, negotiate settlements, and provide advice on costs strategy. Ideal candidates should have some experience in costs work and possess strong drafting and analytical skills. This position offers competitive salary, structured training, and a collaborative team environment with hybrid work flexibility.