Costs Draftsperson / Costs Lawyer

Southport – Salary negotiable based on experience

A highly reputable firm is seeking an experienced Costs Draftsman or Costs Lawyer to join its specialist costs team. This permanent, full-time or part-time role offers a competitive salary and flexible working options (remote, hybrid, or office-based) to the successful candidate.

- Contribute to complex, high-value inter partes claimant work, focusing on serious injury and clinical negligence matters.- Become a key member of a supportive, collaborative team in a well-regarded and reputable firm.- Enjoy a flexible work environment with opportunities for professional development and growth.

Preferred Requirements:
  • Prepare Bills of Costs for detailed assessment and manage Precedent H costs budgets.
  • Draft Precedent F bills in budgeted matters and handle Precedent T revisions and Precedent R approvals.
  • Advise fee earners on costs strategy and recovery, and support negotiations and settlement of costs.
  • Demonstrate a strong background in inter partes claimant work, particularly in serious injury and/or clinical negligence.
  • Possess solid knowledge of Precedents H, F, T, and R, and the ability to manage files independently and handle complex matters.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experienced Costs Draftsman or qualified Costs Lawyer.
  • Strong technical ability and commercial awareness.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

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Victoria Fulcher

Recruitment Consultant
07451274680

victoria.fulcher@douglas-scott.co.uk

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: Salary negotiable based on experience
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: Southport
  • Reference: 1327806