Law Costs Draftsperson (Claimant)

IPS Group Limited; Wigan; Híbrido; GBP 23.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Life assurance

Retail discounts

Cycle to work

Free parking

Holiday buy/sell

Descripción de la vacante

IPS Group Limited is recruiting a Costs Draftsperson (Claimant) in Wigan. The role focuses on claimant costs work, handling a varied caseload from inception to settlement. The team emphasizes autonomy, flexibility and professional development in a supportive environment.

Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years’ experience drafting Bills of Costs and using costs software such as Costs Master or Proclaim. Hybrid working is available with full-time or part-time options.

Formación

• 2 years' experience as Costs Draftsperson or Costs Negotiator
• Experience handling claimant costs (receiving party)
• Expertise in drafting Bills of Costs
• Knowledge of costs law and detailed assessment procedures
• Strong analytical and organisational skills
• Ability to manage workloads independently while working in a team
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Experience using Costs Master, Proclaim or similar costs software

Responsabilidades

• Manage a varied caseload of claimant costs matters
• Draft Bills of Costs and related documentation
• Review files to maximise costs recovery
• Negotiate settlements and costs disputes
• Liaise with solicitors, clients and external parties
• Advise on costs strategy and detailed assessment procedures
• Ensure files progress efficiently and accurately

Conocimientos

Costs drafting

Costs negotiation

Communication

Organisational

Independence

Costs software

Herramientas

Costs Master

Proclaim

Descripción del empleo

Working Pattern: Hybrid Working Available

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

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

• 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

• 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
• Life assurance
• Retail discounts and cashback schemes
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee recognition and reward programmes
• Internal referral incentives
• 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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Law Costs Draftsperson (Claimant)

Company: IPS Group Limited

Salary: £25,000 to £25,000 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Wigan, WIGAN

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 11 Nov 2026

Closing date: 10 Dec 2026

Summary

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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