Costs Draftsperson
Location: Liverpool
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: Competitive
The Opportunity
My client is recruiting for an experienced Costs Draftsperson to join a well-established and growing legal services organisation based in Liverpool. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive team environment while managing your own caseload and contributing to the successful delivery of high-quality costs services.
The position is ideally suited to someone with strong drafting experience, excellent attention to detail, and a proactive approach to achieving outstanding results. You will play a key role in supporting legal teams by preparing accurate bills of costs, primarily within Clinical Negligence/ Personal Injury matters.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare detailed and accurate bills of costs using CostsMaster software.
* Manage an individual caseload efficiently, ensuring all deadlines and service standards are met.
* Provide specialist costs support and guidance to legal colleagues across the business.
* Collaborate with team members and management to achieve departmental objectives and performance targets.
* Monitor case progression and ensure drafting work is completed in line with client and business expectations.
* Maintain a high standard of accuracy, quality, and compliance in all work produced.
* Apply knowledge of legal procedures, costs legislation, and relevant regulations to support successful outcomes.
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of team processes and working practices.
* Work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
The Ideal Candidate:
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* At least 12 months' experience in a Costs Draftsperson or Bill Drafting position.
* Proven experience using CostsMaster software.
* A solid understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), costs law, relevant legislation, and industry regulations.
* Strong organisational, communication, and analytical skills.
* Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
* A motivated, professional, and solution-focused approach to your work.
Desirable Skills and Experience
* Qualified Costs Lawyer status or a relevant degree-level qualification.
* Experience using Proclaim case management software.
Benefits
* Competitive salary package.
* 23 days annual leave, plus your birthday off and bank holidays.
* Income protection, dental cover, critical illness insurance, and death-in-service benefits.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Health and wellbeing initiatives, including onsite fitness classes.
* Discounted onsite café and restaurant facilities.
* Opportunities for professional development and long-term career progression.