Trainee Legal Costs Draftsman & Negotiator (Training)

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

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.