Costs Draftsman - #2159056

Our client is looking for an experienced Costs Draftsperson. Join a Leading Costs Firm which offers Exceptional Flexibility & Career Growth. It is a renowned name in the legal costs industry, providing expert cost drafting, budgeting, and advocacy services to clients across various practice areas. They pride themselves on delivering a first-class service while maintaining a friendly and collaborative team environment.

The Role

As a Costs Draftsperson, you will play a crucial role in handling a varied caseload and providing expert cost drafting and negotiation services. You will be responsible for:

• Drafting bills of costs for a variety of case types, including Personal Injury (PI), Industrial Disease, Commercial Litigation, Clinical Negligence, and Credit Claims – to note, this isn’t an exhaustive list!
• Drafting schedules of costs and preparing statements for trial.
• Providing expert cost advice to clients on settlement recovery and technical issues.
• Drafting and negotiating Costs Budgets (Precedent H) and preparing documentation for Costs and Case Management Conferences (CCMCs).
• Attending CCMC/CMC hearings to handle advocacy regarding Cost Budgets and/or case directions.
• Managing files using Proclaim (case management system) and Costs Master (cost drafting software).
• Reviewing cases regularly and ensuring matters are progressed efficiently.
• Meeting agreed performance targets, including daily chargeable time and yearly billing goals.

What’s on Offer?

• Fully Remote Working – Work from anywhere in the UK with complete flexibility over your hours. Want to start early and finish early? Prefer a later start? You decide.
• Generous Salary Package – Earn up to £50,000 per annum, plus uncapped commission and annual bonuses based on performance.
• Diverse Caseload – Work across a broad range of legal costs areas, with opportunities to specialise in advocacy and negotiations if desired.
• Career Growth – Develop your skills in a forward-thinking firm that encourages continuous learning and professional development.
• Supportive & Social Team Culture – Enjoy a friendly and inclusive work environment, with Christmas and Summer parties to maintain a family feel despite remote working.

About You

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Costs Draftsperson (or similar role) within a legal costs firm or law firm.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with experience handling a varied caseload.
• Experience in preparing and negotiating Costs Budgets (Precedent H) and attending CCMC/CMC hearings (desirable but not essential).
• Proficiency in case management and cost drafting software, particularly Proclaim and Costs Master.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to advise clients and negotiate settlements effectively.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach, with the ability to manage workloads independently while meeting targets.

Next Step

If you're an experienced Costs Draftsperson seeking a fully remote role with unparalleled flexibility, a competitive salary, and opportunities to work on a diverse caseload, please apply.

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Robert Bradley

Senior Consultant

NMG Recruitment Ltd

Telephone 07813 203610

Email: [email protected]