Public Law Costs Draftsman – Human Rights Focus

Douglas Scott Global Recruitment; Liverpool; Sur place; GBP 35 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Douglas Scott Ltd is representing a well-established UK legal practice and seeks an experienced Costs Draftsman to join their Public Law & Human Rights team on a permanent basis. You will specialise in costs drafting for public law and human rights matters, collaborating with solicitors and barristers to prepare compelling costs claims.

The role focuses on preparing bills of costs and related documentation, ensuring CPR compliance and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a costs draftsman, with a strong track record in public law or human rights matters.
• Thorough knowledge of costs rules, including the Civil Procedure Rules and relevant statutory provisions.
• Ability to prepare detailed costs schedules, bills of costs, and supporting documentation to a high standard.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent written communication skills.
• Experience liaising with solicitors and barristers in a legal practice environment.

Responsabilités

• Specialise in costs drafting for public law and human rights cases, including judicial review and statutory appeals.
• Prepare and manage costs documentation and bills of costs.
• Work with solicitors and barristers to ensure accurate and compelling costs claims.
• Maintain meticulous records and ensure compliance with CPR.
• Contribute to high-impact public interest litigation outcomes.

Connaissances

Costs drafting

Public law

Human rights

Attention to detail

Written communication

Team liaison

Formation

Legal qualification or equivalent training

Membership of ACL or equivalent

Outils

Costs software

Case management systems

Description du poste

Douglas Scott Ltd is representing a well-established UK legal practice and seeks an experienced Costs Draftsman to join their Public Law & Human Rights team on a permanent basis. You will specialise in costs drafting for public law and human rights matters, collaborating with solicitors and barristers to prepare compelling costs claims.

The role focuses on preparing bills of costs and related documentation, ensuring CPR compliance and attention to detail.