Law Cost Draftsperson Claimant job

Stephensons; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Life assurance

Salary sacrifice pension

Wellbeing support

Free parking

Job summary

Stephensons, a top 150 law firm, is hiring a Costs Draftsperson in Wigan. This hybrid role combines office and home working, with 35 hours weekly and flexibility around 30–35 hours.

You will deliver a full costs service on claimant work, drafting bills of costs, reviewing files, and supporting settling negotiations. The team emphasises work-life balance and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as Costs Draftsperson or Costs Negotiator.
• Strong experience on claimant (receiving party) costs matters.
• Proficient in drafting bills of costs and negotiating settlements.

Responsibilities

• Manage busy costs caseload, especially paying/receiving party matters.
• Review files and prepare costs claims with accuracy.
• Prepare detailed bills of costs and liaise with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Costs Draftsperson experience

Draft bills of costs

Claimant costs work

Negotiation experience

Analytical skills

Tools

Proclaim

Costs Master

Job description

Costs Draftsperson

Office Location: Wigan, WN3 5BA

Working Arrangements: Hybrid – Wigan office and home working

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (35 hours per week)

We are also happy to consider between 30–35 hours per week.

• Are you an experienced Costs Draftsperson?
• Do you want to be part of a friendly, down-to-earth team with a great atmosphere?
• Looking for autonomy, flexibility and a positive work-life balance?

Join our dynamic and reputable law firm. With a strong commitment to excellence and innovation, we pride ourselves on delivering top-tier legal services. We are now seeking a skilled and motivated Costs Drafter to join our expanding team.

The Role

You will play a pivotal role in delivering a full costs service, with a strong focus on claimant (receiving party) work.

This is an excellent opportunity to combine your expertise in legal costs with your analytical skills, working across a varied and engaging caseload while making a meaningful contribution to our established Costs Team.

Stephensons places a strong emphasis on work-life balance, offering flexibility and understanding around personal commitments, alongside high-quality, rewarding work.

Key responsibilities include:

• Working predominantly on receiving party files
• Reviewing and analysing files to prepare costs claims

This role is particularly suited to candidates with strong experience in claimant costs work, specifically those confident in preparing detailed bills of costs.

We welcome applicants with a wide range of strengths, thinking styles and lived experiences. We’re happy to discuss any workplace adjustments or support that would help you perform at your best, including communication preferences, assistive tools, or environmental changes.

We’re looking for someone who can:

• Manage a busy costs caseload, particularly paying party matters, with accuracy and attention to detail
• Work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues across the Costs Team
• Remain organised and methodical when preparing bills of costs.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients, fee earners, and external stakeholders
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Take a commercial and proportionate approach to negotiations, case strategy, and time recording

You will need:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Costs Draftsperson and/or Costs Negotiator
• Strong, practical experience working on claimant (receiving party) costs matters
• Demonstrable expertise in drafting bills of costs
• Experience negotiating settlements on behalf of paying parties
• Strong drafting, analytical, and organisational skills
• Good working knowledge of costs law and detailed assessment procedures
• Confidence using IT systems (e.g. Proclaim, Costs Master or similar) and willingness to learn new technologies
• A proactive, flexible approach and the ability to manage your own workload

It would be beneficial, though not essential, if you also have:

• Experience handling complex or high-value costs disputes
• Advocacy or attendance at detailed assessment hearings
• Familiarity with a range of case management systems
• Broader experience across both claimant and defendant costs work

About Us:

Stephensons is an award winning, top 150 law firm with a strong commitment to the future growth and development of the business. Recognised as a Sunday Times Best Place to Work in 2025 and 2026 and with Investors in People Gold accreditation, we are genuinely committed to helping our colleagues thrive. Stephensons provides an exciting place for long term career development and progression. Whilst we do look for highly motivated and driven individuals, we also have a strong commitment to work life balance and flexibility.

What else can we offer you?

• Generous annual leave increasing with service
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits*
• Wellbeing support
• Salary sacrifice pension
• Life assurance
• Retail discounts and cashback
• Holiday buy/sell scheme*
• Will writing service*
• Reward and recognition programmes
• Internal referral incentives
• Cycle to work
• Social events
• Free parking

*Subject to qualifying service requirements