Law Costs Draftsperson (Claimant)

Anakin Seal Legal Recruitment; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Retail discounts

Holiday buy/sell

Cycle to work

Employee recognition

Internal referral incentives

Regular social events

Free parking

Job summary

Anakin Seal Legal Recruitment in Wigan is seeking an experienced Costs Draftsperson to join its established Costs Team. The role focuses on claimant (receiving party) costs work, handling a varied caseload from inception through to settlement.

The firm offers a collaborative environment with hybrid working, flexibility, and a strong emphasis on professional development and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Costs Draftsperson or Costs Negotiator.
• Strong experience handling claimant (receiving party) costs.
• Proven ability to draft Bills of Costs and manage detailed assessment procedures.
• Excellent knowledge of costs law and costs calculation processes.
• Strong organisational and communication skills; able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of claimant costs matters.
• Drafting detailed Bills of Costs and related documents.
• Reviewing files to maximise costs recovery.
• Negotiating settlements and costs disputes.
• Liaising with solicitors, clients and external parties.
• Advising on costs strategy and detailed assessment procedures.
• Ensuring files are progressed efficiently and accurately.

Skills

Costs drafting

Client communication

Analytical skills

Tools

Costs Master

Proclaim

Job description

Costs Draftsperson

Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester

Working Pattern: Hybrid Working Available

Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week) or Part Time (30-35 hours considered)

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

A highly regarded and expanding law firm is seeking an experienced Costs Draftsperson to join its established Costs Team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a costs professional looking for a role that offers high-quality work, genuine flexibility, and an excellent work-life balance within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a comprehensive costs service, primarily focusing on claimant (receiving party) costs work. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you will handle a varied caseload and take responsibility for preparing and progressing costs claims from inception through to settlement.

The team has a strong reputation for technical excellence and offers a positive working culture where autonomy, flexibility and professional development are actively encouraged.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of claimant costs matters


• Drafting detailed Bills of Costs and associated documentation


• Reviewing and analysing case files to maximise costs recovery


• Negotiating settlements and costs disputes


• Liaising with solicitors, clients and external parties


• Advising on costs strategy and detailed assessment procedures


• Ensuring files are progressed efficiently and accurately

Candidate Requirements

Applications are encouraged from candidates with:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience as a Costs Draftsperson or Costs Negotiator


• Strong experience handling claimant (receiving party) costs


• Proven expertise in drafting Bills of Costs


• Excellent knowledge of costs law and detailed assessment procedures


• Strong analytical and organisational skills


• The ability to manage workloads independently while working effectively within a team


• Excellent communication and negotiation skills


• Experience using Costs Master, Proclaim or similar costs software

Desirable Experience

The following would be advantageous but is not essential:

• Complex or high-value costs disputes


• Advocacy experience or attendance at detailed assessment hearings


• Experience across both claimant and defendant costs work


• Familiarity with a variety of case management systems

What's on Offer?

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements


• Generous annual leave allowance increasing with service


• Enhanced family-friendly benefits


• Pension scheme


• Life assurance


• Wellbeing support initiatives


• Retail discounts and cashback schemes


• Holiday buy and sell scheme


• Cycle to work scheme


• Employee recognition and reward programmes


• Internal referral incentives


• Regular social events


• Free parking

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Costs Draftsperson seeking a long-term career move with a supportive and forward-thinking law firm that values both professional excellence and work-life balance.