Lead Costs Draftsperson – Hybrid, Blackburn

Steele Charles Ltd; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Steele Charles Ltd, Blackburn, is seeking an experienced Costs Draftsman to join a growing legal team on a hybrid basis. You will own a varied costs caseload, draft Bills of Costs, negotiate with defendants and insurers, and drive recoveries from initial preparation through to settlement or assessment.

The role requires experience in claimant litigation costs and the ability to work independently with strong drafting, numerical and analytical skills. Hybrid working is available in Blackburn.

Qualifications

• Experience with legal costs and cost budgeting processes.
• Experience drafting Bills of Costs and reviewing costs submissions.
• Strong negotiation skills with opposing solicitors and insurers.
• Excellent numerical ability and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple matters with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Bills of Costs, Schedules of Costs and Statements of Costs.
• Review files to maximise recoverable costs.
• Prepare Points of Dispute and Replies.
• Negotiate costs with defendant solicitors, insurers and costs representatives.
• Manage an individual caseload from instruction to conclusion.
• Advise fee earners on costs, proportionality and recoverability.
• Assist with detailed assessment proceedings and hearings.
• Maintain accurate records and case management information.
• Support wider legal team with costs-related advice.

Skills

Legal costs

Bill drafting

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Case management

Education

ACL qualification or Costs Lawyer status

Job description

Steele Charles Ltd, Blackburn, is seeking an experienced Costs Draftsman to join a growing legal team on a hybrid basis. You will own a varied costs caseload, draft Bills of Costs, negotiate with defendants and insurers, and drive recoveries from initial preparation through to settlement or assessment.

The role requires experience in claimant litigation costs and the ability to work independently with strong drafting, numerical and analytical skills. Hybrid working is available in Blackburn.