Senior Law Costs Draftsman — Remote/Hybrid Caseload Leader

SPH Costing Services Ltd; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

SPH Costing Services Ltd is recruiting two Experienced Law Costs Draftsmen or Costs Lawyers to join the inter partes costs team. You will manage your own caseload, draft Bills of Costs (including electronic bills) and prepare Points of Dispute and Replies, advising on recoverability and proportionality.

Flexible working arrangements are offered: Leyland office, hybrid or fully remote from anywhere in England and Wales. Permanent, full-time roles with negotiable remuneration.

Qualifications

• Substantial practical experience in inter partes legal costs work (paying-party or receiving-party).
• Ability to work independently and provide high-quality service to professional clients.
• Flexible to work in Leyland or remotely from anywhere in England and Wales.

Responsibilities

• Draft Bills of Costs, including electronic bills.
• Prepare Points of Dispute and Replies.
• Advise on recoverability, proportionality, and cost disputes.
• Negotiate costs settlements effectively.
• Manage own caseload independently.
• Apply CPR Part 47 and costs rules confidently.
• Communicate professionally with solicitors and clients.

Skills

Draft Bills of Costs

Points of Dispute & Replies

Recoverability & proportionality

Negotiate costs settlements

Caseload management

CPR Part 47 knowledge

Professional communication

Education

Costs Lawyer qualification

Job description

SPH Costing Services Ltd is recruiting two Experienced Law Costs Draftsmen or Costs Lawyers to join the inter partes costs team. You will manage your own caseload, draft Bills of Costs (including electronic bills) and prepare Points of Dispute and Replies, advising on recoverability and proportionality.

Flexible working arrangements are offered: Leyland office, hybrid or fully remote from anywhere in England and Wales. Permanent, full-time roles with negotiable remuneration.