A well-established national law firm is seeking a Costs Lawyer / Draftsperson to join its respected Costs & Advocacy team. The department handles a wide range of commercial and personal injury litigation costs matters, from fixed recoverable costs and lower value disputes through to complex, high value cases. This is an excellent opportunity for a costs professional looking to take the next step into a varied role combining technical drafting, negotiation and advocacy.
The Role
* Handle costs files from instruction through to resolution
* Draft and review Costs Budgets, Bills of Costs, Points of Dispute and Replies
* Advise on budgeting, recovery, reserving and dispute strategy
* Attend CCMCs and application hearings
* Provide advocacy where required
* Negotiate settlements and costs agreements
* Deliver clear, commercially focused advice to clients and colleagues
* Work closely with experienced costs and litigation professionals
* This role offers strong exposure to both technical costs work and advocacy
About You
* Minimum 3 years' experience in legal costs litigation
* Qualified Costs Lawyer (preferred)
* Experience acting for both Claimant and Defendant clients
* Confident in advocacy, including CCMCs and hearings
* Strong drafting skills across all key costs documentation
* Able to manage a varied caseload independently
* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
* Excellent communication skills
* Organised, proactive and deadline-focused
Benefits
* Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience
* Hybrid and flexible working
* 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
* Company pension scheme
* Private medical insurance
* Ongoing professional development
* Clear career progression opportunities
* Exposure to high-quality national client work
* Opportunity to build advocacy experience within costs
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