Job Description
Join a Top-Tier Legal Team as a Costs Draftsperson
Are you a dedicated legal costs professional ready to grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment? An ambitious and nationally respected law firm is seeking a Costs Draftsperson to join its collaborative costs team in Liverpool (with hybrid working options). This is a fantastic opportunity to work on meaningful cases, develop your technical expertise, and be part of a people-centred organisation that truly values its employees.
Why This Role Matters
As a Costs Draftsperson, you’ll play a crucial role in delivering high-quality costs drafting work that directly supports successful outcomes for clients and fee earners alike. You’ll be part of a friendly, close-knit team where your contributions are valued, and where you’ll receive practical support and opportunities to develop your career.
This role is ideal if you thrive in a fast-paced legal environment, enjoy managing your own caseload, and are passionate about producing accurate, timely, and technically sound costs documentation.
What You’ll Do Day-to-Day
In this role, you’ll be responsible for:
* Drafting bills of costs using market-standard drafting software (CostsMaster).
* Preparing costs budgets in Precedent H format to departmental standards.
* Providing dedicated costs support to colleagues across the business, fostering strong working relationships.
* Managing your own allocated drafting caseload with autonomy and confidence.
* Maintaining awareness of claim lifecycles and ensuring service delivery meets team targets.
* Thinking independently, showing initiative, and adapting to evolving business needs.
You’ll work closely with your team and department manager to ensure expectations are met and quality is never compromised.
Who You Are?
You’re a strong match for this role if you:
* Have practical experience in costs drafting or a related legal costs role (ideally at least 1–2 years).
* Are confident drafting bills of costs and using CostsMaster software.
* Possess excellent communication, organisational, and research skills.
* Understand legal documentation and internal case management systems.
* Are thorough, agile, and capable of managing work both independently and as part of a team.
* Have a good understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and costs practice.
A degree and/or Costs Lawyer qualification is desirable but not essential — what matters most is your drive, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.
What’s In It For You?
This firm is committed to supporting your professional growth and wellbeing with a generous and attractive package, including:
* A competitive salary reflecting your skills and experience.
* Hybrid working, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
* 23 days holiday plus your birthday off, and 8 bank holidays — because rest matters.
* Comprehensive benefits including income protection, critical illness cover, and death-in-service.
* Employee assistance programme and pension scheme to support your long-term wellbeing.
* Free onsite parking and a welcoming, modern office environment.
* A genuine opportunity to build a rewarding career with excellent progression prospects.
A People-First Culture
This firm isn’t just about delivering great legal services — it’s about people. The team ethos is built on collaboration, mutual support, and shared success. You’ll be joining a workplace where professional growth is encouraged, achievements are celebrated, and colleagues genuinely support each other to do their best.
Whether you’re early in your career or looking for a role that offers real responsibility and progression, this position is a springboard to success.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re ambitious, client-focused, and excited by the prospect of making a tangible difference within a respected legal team, we want to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and a concise cover letter outlining what makes you the ideal candidate at Applications@Kervcapital.com