Trainee Legal Costs Draftsman & Negotiator

Winn Group; North East; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Holiday Package

Employee Development

Well Being Support

Social and Charitable Events

ACL funded learning

Job summary

Winn Group in the North East is hiring a Trainee Legal Costs Draftsman & Negotiator to join the Costs Department. You will draft costs documents, support negotiations, and assist with costs litigation while receiving training to build expertise.

You'll work alongside experienced Costs Lawyers and legal professionals, gaining hands-on experience in schedules, budgets, and detailed assessments. The role offers development opportunities and a supportive, values-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability are required.
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working within a legal, professional services, or office-based environment.
• Knowledge or interest in legal costs and litigation processes is desirable.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Draft schedules and bills of costs to support claims.
• Prepare litigation costs documents, budgets, estimates and statements.
• Support negotiation of legal costs and disbursements.
• Assist with costs litigation including Part 8 and detailed assessment proceedings.
• Liaise with legal teams and stakeholders to progress matters.
• Develop knowledge of case law, rules and practice directions.
• Ensure turnaround times and service standards are met.
• Maintain compliance with information security and confidentiality.
• Uphold Winn Group values and undertake training to grow expertise.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical ability

Time management

Organisational skills

Collaboration

Problem solving

Legal costs knowledge

Prioritisation

IT literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a WINNing team at Winn Group, a leading North East business providing nationwide accident management.

We're looking for a Trainee Legal Costs Draftsman & Negotiator to join our growing Costs Department.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual who is keen to develop specialist knowledge in legal costs, negotiation, and litigation support whilst working alongside experienced Costs Lawyers and legal professionals.

No two days are the same in this role. You'll gain hands-on experience drafting legal costs documents, supporting negotiations, and assisting with costs litigation while receiving training and development to become a skilled Legal Costs Draftsman and Negotiator.

Why Join Us?

At Winn Group, we're more than a business. We're a driving force in the North East, delivering nationwide accident management and rehabilitation services for victims of non-fault accidents. Our mission is simple: to be the best one-stop shop for accident management.

As the parent company of Winn Solicitors and On Hire, we lead the market in Personal Injury Law. With a 4.8-star rating on Trustpilot, we provide an excellent service for the client from start to finish.

Responsibilities

As a Trainee Legal Costs Draftsman & Negotiator, you'll support the Costs Team in maximising the recovery of legal fees and disbursements while developing your technical knowledge and commercial awareness.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Drafting schedules and bills of costs.
• Preparing litigation costs documents, including costs budgets, estimates, and statements of costs for trials and applications.
• Supporting the negotiation of legal costs and disbursements.
• Assisting with costs litigation, including Part 8 Proceedings, applications, and detailed assessment proceedings.
• Liaising with legal teams and internal stakeholders to progress matters efficiently.
• Developing and maintaining knowledge of relevant case law, rules, and practice directions.
• Ensuring departmental turnaround times and service standards are achieved.
• Maintaining compliance with information security and data confidentiality requirements.
• Upholding Winn Group's core values in all aspects of your work.
• Undertaking training and development activities to build your expertise within legal costs.

What We Offer

At Winn Group, we prioritise your wellbeing and growth, celebrating every milestone. With ample progression opportunities and funded learning initiatives, we invest in your future. Join us and be a part of a team that upholds values such as Integrity, Respect, Loyalty, and Reliability and prioritises your success, wellbeing, and fosters your growth.

Generous Holiday Package : 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, an additional birthday holiday, and options to buy or sell holidays (subject to eligibility).

Employee Development: Funded learning initiatives including ACL (subject to application).

Supporting sustainable practices and community initiatives.

Well Being Support: Virtual GP, Bereavement Support, Discounted Health Checks, Annual Flu Jab and Free Eye Tests.

Social and Charitable Events: Throughout the year, we host a range of events, including a Christmas party, as well as an Annual Awards Night. Each year, we support a local charity and host numerous fundraising events to raise money for a good cause.

About You

To succeed in this role, we're looking for someone who brings a blend of must-have skills and experiences, along with those extra special qualities that can really make a difference to our team and business.

Full training will be provided. This is a mix of classroom-based learning and shadowing.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work towards deadlines.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively towards shared goals and objectives.
• Solution-focused approach to problem solving.
• Good IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office applications.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.
• Experience working within a legal, professional services, or office-based environment.
• Experience working towards performance objectives or targets.
• Experience managing workloads within deadline-driven environments.
• Previous administration, customer service, or legal support experience.
• Knowledge or interest in legal costs and litigation processes.

Closing date for this role is Friday 30th October.

Shortlisting and screening will take place the week commencing 2nd November and face to face interviews the week commencing 9th November. If you have not heard from us by this date, your application has been unsuccessful.

We look forward to reviewing your application!

At Winn Group, we prioritise your wellbeing and growth, celebrating every milestone. With ample progression opportunities and funded learning initiatives, we invest in your future. Join us and be a part of a team that upholds values such as Integrity, Respect, Loyalty, and Reliability and prioritises your success, wellbeing, and fosters your growth.

What our Staff Say

“Working at Winn Group is a genuinely rewarding experience. Every day brings fresh opportunities to grow, collaborate, and make a real impact.”

Group Learning and Development Officer

“There are plenty of training opportunities available both internally and externally, giving staff the chance to develop at their own pace with no added pressure.”

“I love my job because no two days are the same!The team is very supportive, and I genuinely enjoy coming to work each day.”