Law Costs Draftsperson

A prestigious and forward-thinking law firm is seeking a Costs Lawyer or Costs Draftsperson to join its specialist legal team.

If you're a detail-driven professional with experience in Court of Protection billing and a strong command of costs procedures, this could be your ideal next step.

**Remote Role with 1 day per month in the office**

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate Court of Protection Bills of Costs with a high level of detail.
• Traditional Bills of Costs
• Electronic Bills of Costs (Precedent S)
• Costs Budgets (Precedent H)
• Statements of Costs (N260)
• Provide strategic costs advice to clients and internal teams.
• Negotiate settlements and costs with opposing parties.
• Draft and respond to Points of Dispute and Replies.
• Prepare and submit Part 8 and Interim Payment Applications.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven track record preparing Court of Protection Bills of Costs.
• Strong experience with a range of legal costs documentation, including Precedent S, Precedent H, and N260.
• Confident negotiation skills
• Sharp attention to detail, especially in drafting and reviewing costs documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially when advising clients on complex costs matters.
• Knowledge of relevant costs rules, CPR, and case law

Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Costs Lawyer or experienced Costs Draftsperson.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage your own caseload independently.
• Enthusiastic about continuous learning and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of costs law.
• Professional, approachable, and committed to delivering high standards of service.