Senior Costs Draftsperson – High-Value Civil Litigation

eNL Legal; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible working

Job summary

eNL Legal in Bristol is seeking a Costs Draftsperson for a hybrid role. You will draft Bills of Costs for high value civil litigation, compile schedules, and ensure accuracy in cost documentation across inter partes, legal aid, and solicitor–client matters.

The role requires strong CPR knowledge, experience with budgeting and costs management, and proficiency in costs drafting software. You will collaborate with fee earners and support hearings and assessments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience drafting Bills of Costs for high value complex cases.
• Strong knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules.
• Familiar with costs budgeting and costs management processes.
• Proficiency in costs drafting software.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and team work.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed Bills of Costs for formal assessment across matters including inter partes, legal aid, and solicitor–client cases.
• Compile Schedules of Costs to support summary assessment applications.
• Examine and evaluate case files to extract information for accurate cost drafting.
• Work closely with fee earners to confirm case details and ensure cost documentation is precise and complete.
• Draft and respond to Points of Dispute and Replies when required.
• Monitor developments in costs law, CPR, and relevant case law.
• Assist with preparation of matters for costs hearings and detailed assessments.

Skills

Bills of Costs drafting

Civil Procedure Rules

Costs budgeting

Costs drafting software

Communication skills

Job description

eNL Legal in Bristol is seeking a Costs Draftsperson for a hybrid role. You will draft Bills of Costs for high value civil litigation, compile schedules, and ensure accuracy in cost documentation across inter partes, legal aid, and solicitor–client matters.

The role requires strong CPR knowledge, experience with budgeting and costs management, and proficiency in costs drafting software. You will collaborate with fee earners and support hearings and assessments.