Costs Draftsman - Commercial
West Yorkshire – £35,000 - £55,000
A leading national law firm, is seeking an experienced Costs Draftsman to join their dynamic Commercial Litigation costs team in Sheffield. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to contribute to high-value and complex commercial matters, providing strategic costs advice and support to case handlers throughout the lifecycle of commercial disputes.
Highlights of the Role:
Highlights of the Role:
- Prepare detailed Bills of Costs for assessment and inter partes Bills
- Handle costs negotiations and litigation for a range of commercial clients
- Engage directly with clients, delivering exceptional service and strategic guidance
- Strong knowledge of legal procedures relevant to commercial litigation
- Proven experience with IT systems and time recording procedures
- Ability to manage a busy caseload and competing deadlines, maintaining attention to detail
- Flexible approach to changing priorities and commercial demands
- Excellent communication skills and a professional manner with clients and stakeholders
- At least two years' experience in costs drafting, ideally within a commercial litigation, business disputes, or insurance context
- ACL qualification or other relevant legal/financial qualifications (desirable)
- Experience in commercial legal departments or with business/insurance clients (desirable)
Victoria is a Legal Recruitment Consultant specialising in legal costs. While new to recruitment, she brings 10 years’ experience in legal costs, giving her strong market insight and credibility with candidates and clients alike. Victoria enjoys recruitment for how rewarding it is, helping people take the next step in their careers while building genuine relationships. Her goal is to go far in recruitment and become a trusted advisor to her candidates.
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Job Spec:
- Area of Law:
- Type: Law Costs
- Salary: £35,000 - £55,000
- Term: Permanent
- Location: West Yorkshire
- Reference: 1314948
