Overview
Multi-Track Costs Draftsman / Costs Lawyer
Location: Liverpool
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience)
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
About the role
Are you an experienced Costs Draftsman or Costs Lawyer with a strong background in Multi-Track and high-value litigation? Do you take pride in delivering exceptional client service while producing technically excellent work? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
I'm recruiting on behalf of Your Legal Costs, a well-established and respected specialist in the field of legal costs, who are looking to add an experienced Multi-Track Costs Draftsman / Costs Lawyer to their growing Drafting Department.
Responsibilities
* Preparing and serving Multi-Track Bills of Costs and Precedent S style Bills
* Drafting Costs Budgets and dealing with Precedent R negotiations and Precedent T amendments
* Preparing N260 Statements of Costs and attending CCMCs where required
* Providing expert support and guidance to both internal teams and external clients
* Identifying opportunities for efficiency and continuous improvement within the drafting process
* Staying up to date with CPR developments and costs case law
* Training and developing junior colleagues and assisting with client training sessions
About you
We're looking for someone with strong technical ability, commercial awareness, and a genuine passion for costs work. You'll be confident working independently, managing a busy caseload, and solving complex challenges within tight deadlines.
* 5 years' experience drafting standard and complex Bills of Costs
* Proven ability to prepare Precedent S style Bills and Costs Budgets
* Strong understanding of phasing, future costs, and CPR
* Excellent knowledge of CostsMaster (essential) and ideally Proclaim
* Strong Excel and IT skills
* Ability to attend and represent at CCMCs (advantageous)
* Experience across a range of case types including: Housing Disrepair; Undisclosed Commissions & Finance Claims; Personal Injury; Clinical Negligence; Commercial Litigation; Catastrophic Injury; Industrial Disease / NIHL / Serious RTA / Holiday Claims
* If you enjoy mentoring others, the ability to train internal teams or external clients on costs management and updates will be a real advantage.
What’s in it for you?
In return, you'll join a supportive, forward-thinking business where your skills and experience are truly valued.
* Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience)
* 25 days annual leave bank holidays (office closed at Christmas)
* Birthday off (or nearest working day)
* 8 hours “Me Time” each year for personal appointments or wellbeing
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Opportunities to progress within specialist departments
* Supportive and collaborative working environment
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