Costs

BCL Legal; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services firm is recruiting an experienced Costs Lawyer / Costs Draftsperson to work fully remotely, focusing on high-value personal injury cases. The role includes drafting Bills of Costs, advising on costs strategy, and negotiating costs. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in high-value PI costs work and strong technical knowledge of relevant legal frameworks. This position offers a competitive salary and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

100% remote working

Competitive salary

Supportive team culture

Long-term progression and stability

Qualifications

• Proven experience handling high-value Personal Injury costs work.
• Strong technical knowledge of relevant legal frameworks.
• Confident drafting and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Drafting Bills of Costs on high-value PI matters.
• Advising on costs strategy and recovery.
• Dealing with Points of Dispute and Replies.
• Negotiating costs and conducting assessments.
• Supporting fee earners on complex costs issues.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of the CPR, Costs Practice Direction, and case law

Confident drafting and negotiation skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Qualified Costs Lawyer preferred

Job description

Costs Lawyer / Costs Draftsperson - High Value PI (Remote)

We are looking to recruit an experienced Costs Lawyer / Costs Draftsperson to join our team on a fully remote basis, working predominantly on high-value Personal Injury matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for a costs professional who enjoys technically complex work and wants the flexibility of remote working, while remaining involved in challenging, high-value cases.

The Role

• Drafting Bills of Costs on high-value PI matters (including multi-track and catastrophic injury claims)
• Advising on costs strategy, recovery, and risk
• Dealing with Points of Dispute and Replies
• Negotiating costs and conducting detailed assessment proceedings
• Supporting fee earners on complex costs issues throughout the lifecycle of a claim

About You

• Proven experience handling high-value PI costs work
• Strong technical knowledge of the CPR, Costs Practice Direction, and case law
• Confident drafting and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Qualified Costs Lawyer preferred, but experienced Draftspersons are encouraged to apply

What's On Offer

• 100% remote working
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• High-quality, complex caseload
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Long-term progression and stability

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.