Law Costs Draftsman - REMOTE

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law costs practice in the UK is seeking an experienced Law Costs Draftsperson for a flexible, fully remote role. This position offers autonomy in managing a diverse caseload, ongoing training, and professional development. Strong drafting skills and a proactive approach are essential. Join a forward-thinking firm committed to your career growth.

Benefits

Company pension

Generous holiday allowance

Ongoing training and career development

Qualifications

• Solid experience as a Law Costs Draftsperson across multiple claim types.
• Proficiency in Proclaim and CostsMaster.
• Ability to meet billing targets and manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Draft bills of costs, budgets, and statements of costs.
• Advise clients on costs strategy.
• Negotiate with opposing parties.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Self-motivated

Tools

Proclaim

CostsMaster

Job description

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Hours: Flexible – Full-time or Part-time

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

We are working with a respected and fast-growing law costs practice seeking an experienced Law Costs Draftsperson to join their team. This is a fully remote role offering genuine flexibility, autonomy, and exposure to a wide range of complex, high-value legal matters.

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to work on challenging and varied costs cases without sacrificing flexibility. You will have the independence to manage your workload while benefiting from the support of a collaborative, forward-thinking firm that is committed to long-term professional development.

• Fully remote role – work from anywhere in the UK
• Flexible hours – full-time or part-time options available
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Company pension and generous holiday allowance
• Strong team culture with regular virtual engagement and quarterly social events

As a Law Costs Draftsperson, you will be responsible for:

• Drafting bills of costs, budgets, and statements of costs
• Advising clients on costs strategy and attending CCMCs/CMCs where required
• Reviewing files thoroughly and accurately using Proclaim and CostsMaster
• Negotiating with opposing parties to achieve favourable results
• Managing a diverse caseload across areas including:
• Industrial Disease
• Credit Hire
• Commercial Litigation

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Solid experience as a Law Costs Draftsperson across multiple claim types
• Strong drafting skills with excellent attention to detail
• Proficiency in Proclaim, CostsMaster, and CM systems
• The ability to meet billing targets and manage deadlines effectively
• A proactive, self-motivated approach and the confidence to work independently

How to Apply

This position is being managed exclusively and confidentially by HarKaye Core Talent. If you are an experienced Law Costs Draftsperson looking for flexibility, autonomy, and career growth with a respected firm, we would be pleased to hear from you.