In-House Costs Draftsperson
Fully Remote
Our client, a highly regarded law firm are seeking an experienced Costs Specialist to join their established and supportive Costs Team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a costs professional looking to develop their expertise across costs litigation, drafting, budgeting and recovery, within a collaborative and experienced team environment.
About you;
* You will be an experienced Costs Draftsperson with particular experience dealing with high value/ multi track personal injury and clinical negligence matters
* Demonstrable experience using the Costs Master system.
* Strong IT skills and the ability to quickly adapt to new systems and technology.
* Ability to manage workload independently while contributing positively to a team environment, maintaining a proactive “can‑do” attitude.
Key Responsibilities;
* Prepare detailed and accurate Bills of Costs across a range of complex, high‑value matters.
* Draft and submit Applications for Interim Payments where required.
* Produce Statements of Costs for Directions Questionnaires (Fast Track), Infant Approval Hearings, and Trial.
* Prepare Costs Budgets (Multi Track) and draft Points of Reply/Points of Dispute to Defendant Budgets as needed.
* Collate and prepare all documentation required for Provisional and Detailed Assessment.
* Instruct and brief Counsel for Detailed Assessments, ensuring all papers are lodged with Counsel and the Court within appropriate timeframes, and liaise throughout as needed.
* Manage Assessed Bills following Provisional or Detailed Assessment, ensuring timely filing with the Court.
* Handle all relevant Applications and comply with Court Orders, liaising with Fee Earners and Counsel where necessary.
* Work collaboratively with the Costs Manager and Finance Director on settlement matters where appropriate.
* Provide support and assistance to colleagues within the Costs Department as required.
Benefits;
* Bonus scheme
* 25 days holiday + birthday day off
* Options to purchase up to 5 additional days’ leave
* Pension – Auto Enrolment and optional salary sacrifice scheme
* Healthcare
* Life insurance
* Company sick pay
* Health and wellbeing support
* Discounted gym membership
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Flexible, hybrid working or fully remote
Apply now or call Claire Heshon at HarKaye Core Talent for further details..