Job Description
Senior Costs Lawyer / Costs Draftsperson - Legal 500 Firm - West Yorkshire
Salary: Competitive | Hybrid Working | Clear Progression Path
A highly regarded Legal 500 firm in West Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Senior Costs Lawyer / Costs Draftsperson to join its established and growing costs team. This is an excellent opportunity for a costs professional looking to work on complex and high-value matters within a supportive firm that offers flexibility, progression, and a competitive remuneration package.
The Role From a recruitment perspective, this role offers the opportunity to work across a wide range of contentious and non-contentious costs matters, including:
* Drafting detailed bills of costs across a variety of practice areas including personal injury, clinical negligence, and commercial litigation
* Preparing costs budgets, statements of costs, and points of dispute and reply
* Advising fee earners and clients on costs strategy and recovery
* Attending and supporting negotiations and costs hearings where required
* Managing matters from initial instruction through to assessment or settlement
* Ensuring compliance with relevant procedural rules and costs management processes
* Supporting and mentoring junior members of the costs team
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
* Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
* Clear and structured progression within a Legal 500 ranked team
* Exposure to complex and high-value costs work
* Ongoing training, mentoring, and professional development opportunities
* Supportive and collaborative working environment
About You
* Qualified Costs Lawyer or experienced Costs Draftsperson
* Strong experience drafting bills of costs and dealing with costs disputes
* Excellent technical knowledge of CPR and costs procedures
* Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
* Confident communicator with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
For more information send your CV or get in touch with Charlotte at Austen Lloyd as soon as possible CW 60604 Senior Costs Lawyer / Costs Draftsperson - Legal 500 Firm - West Yorkshire
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