Junior Law Costs Draftsperson

Clear IT Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; 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

Overview

My client is currently looking to recruit a Junior Law Costs Draftsperson/Costs Lawyer to join their Central London firm.

This role provides a fantastic opportunity to gain strong expertise in costs work while contributing to the profitability and operations of the costs division.

The Role

As a Junior Costs Lawyer, you will manage a varied portfolio of costs matters, working under supervision while gradually increasing responsibility. You will be involved in preparing and negotiating bills of costs, attending detailed assessments, and advising both internal and external clients on costs strategy. You\'ll also assist with training, process improvement, and knowledge sharing within the team.

Key responsibilities

• Drafting and preparing bills of costs (preparation and amendments)
• Negotiating settlements with opponents
• Attending conferences, detailed assessments, and hearings
• Advising fee-earning colleagues internally on costs strategy and budgets
• Conducting legal research and updating knowledge on costs rules, protocols, and caselaw
• Monitoring case progress, deadlines, and costs recovery
• Assisting in reviewing and auditing costs work for accuracy and compliance
• Contributing to team initiatives to improve processes, templates, and workflow

About You

We are looking for someone who is methodical, motivated, and has a keen interest in costs law. Ideally, you would bring:

• Some prior experience in costs work (internship, paralegal experience, or early costs exposure)
• Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills
• Excellent attention to detail and capacity to work with numbers
• Good working knowledge of costs rules, procedure, and relevant legislation
• Confidence to liaise with solicitors, opposing costs lawyers, and clients
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
• Desire to learn and progress in a specialist field

What\'s on Offer

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Structured training and mentorship from senior costs professionals
• Hybrid working (office / remote flexibility)
• Professional development opportunities (courses, memberships, seminars)
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to grow and assume more senior costs responsibilities

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful