Job Description
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.