Law Costs Draftsperson/Costs Lawyer

Clear IT Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A law recruitment firm in Central London is seeking an experienced Law Costs Draftsperson/Costs Lawyer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience, strong knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules, and excellent negotiation skills. The position offers competitive salary and clear career progression within a supportive environment. Flexible working arrangements are also available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Flexible working arrangements

Collaborative workplace culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Costs Draftsperson or Costs Lawyer.
• Strong understanding of Civil Procedure Rules and Legal Aid Regulations.
• Experience in various litigation areas including PI and commercial disputes.

Responsibilities

• Preparing Bills of Costs, Budgets, and Points of Dispute.
• Negotiating settlements and conducting detailed assessments.
• Managing a personal caseload efficiently while meeting deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Negotiation skills

Communication

Tools

CostsMaster

Case Management Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

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

This is an exciting opportunity for a costs professional who is passionate about producing high-quality, accurate work and wishes to further their career within a reputable and growing firm.

Responsibilities

• Preparing Bills of Costs, Budgets, Points of Reply, and Points of Dispute.
• Negotiating settlements on behalf of clients and conducting detailed assessments when necessary.
• Drafting and reviewing Precedent H, Precedent R, and Precedent S documents.
• Advising solicitors and clients on costs recovery, strategy, and budgeting.
• Managing a personal caseload efficiently while meeting deadlines and billing targets.
• Liaising with fee earners, clients, and opposing parties to ensure smooth progression of cases.

About You

• Minimum 2 years' experience working as a Costs Draftsperson or Costs Lawyer within a law firm or specialist costs consultancy.
• Strong understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules, Legal Aid Regulations, and case law relating to costs.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Confident communicator with strong negotiation and drafting skills.
• Proficient in CostsMaster, Case Management Systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ideally, you will have experience across a range of litigation areas including PI, clinical negligence, and commercial disputes.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (depending on experience and performance).
• Clear career progression and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive team environment with exposure to complex, high-value work.
• Flexible working arrangements and potential for hybrid options.
• A modern, friendly, and collaborative workplace culture.

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.