Senior Law Costs Draftsperson — Hybrid/Remote

EMG Solicitors | B Corp™; North East; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

EMG Solicitors is recruiting a Law Costs Draftsperson to manage increased costs work across the Court of Protection Property and Affairs department and the wider firm. This is a full-time, 35-hour-per-week role with hybrid or remote working considered.

The position offers an opportunity to build on proven costs drafting experience, work with a busy Costs team, and gain exposure to Bills of Costs, Points of Dispute, and billing records within a supportive, busy environment in the UK.

Qualifications

• Previous, hands-on experience preparing or checking costs bills. This is not an entry-level or trainee role.
• Good organisation, accuracy and the ability to manage deadlines.
• A collaborative approach and confidence communicating with colleagues and external contacts.
• Legal Aid or private client costs experience is useful.
• A relevant legal qualification or Costs Lawyer qualification is desirable, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Draft and check Bills of Costs and supporting costs documents.
• Help progress bills through service, assessment and recovery.
• Support the preparation of Points of Dispute and Replies, final costs documentation and billing records.
• Work with the Costs team and fee earners across the firm to move matters forward.
• Liaise with external contacts as needed and provide clear updates on costs work.

Skills

Costs drafting

Document review

Deadline management

Communication

Education

Costs qualification

Legal qualifications

Job description

EMG Solicitors is recruiting a Law Costs Draftsperson to manage increased costs work across the Court of Protection Property and Affairs department and the wider firm. This is a full-time, 35-hour-per-week role with hybrid or remote working considered.

The position offers an opportunity to build on proven costs drafting experience, work with a busy Costs team, and gain exposure to Bills of Costs, Points of Dispute, and billing records within a supportive, busy environment in the UK.