I am currently working with a long-established and highly respected regional law firm that is seeking to recruit an experienced Costs Lawyer or Law Costs Draftsman to join its busy and growing Costs team at its Leeds City Centre head office.This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside award-winning legal departments including Clinical Negligence, Inquest Law and Personal Injury. The firm supports both internal and external clients on high-quality work, with a strong focus on collaboration, flexibility and career development.About the role:You’ll join a dedicated Costs team that provides comprehensive costs services across a diverse caseload. This includes work on Clinical Negligence, Personal Injury, Inquest Law, Professional Negligence, Historic Abuse, and some Defendant Housing Disrepair claims. You’ll benefit from administrative support to allow you to focus on drafting, negotiating and advising.Key responsibilities:
Drafting traditional three-column bills of costs and Precedent S billsPreparing budgets, including Precedent H documentsDrafting Points of Dispute and RepliesAdvising on and negotiating costs settlementsAnalysing offers and providing strategic cost adviceWorking closely with solicitors, clients and external professionalsMaintaining compliance with procedural rules and funding requirementsUsing a case management system effectively and keeping accurate records
About you:
Proven experience as a Costs Lawyer or Law Costs DraftsmanExperience working on clinical negligence, personal injury or similar matters is highly desirableStrong attention to detail and the ability to handle a varied caseloadExcellent communication and negotiation skillsConfident using IT systems including Microsoft Word and ExcelOrganised, proactive and adaptable in a busy team environmentDegree-educated or equivalent experience
What’s on offer:This is a full-time, permanent position with a leading Yorkshire-based law firm offering long-term progression, a positive working culture, and an excellent benefits package.Benefits include:
Profit-sharing scheme (tax-free on payments up to £3,600 per year)Generous holiday entitlement starting at 23 days, rising to 26 after 1 year and 31 after 5 yearsSalary sacrifice pension scheme with 5% employer contributionsLife assurance at 3x salaryPrivate medical insurance (after 1 year)Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (after 2 years)Employee Assistance Programme including 24/7 support and free counselling for familyHealth cash plan (employee contribution) for dental, optical and other treatmentsDiscounted bus travel and interest-free season ticket loanTax-efficient charitable giving scheme£1,000 referral bonus for successful hiresFinancial support for professional memberships and subscriptionsFree conveyancing and will service after one year of employmentRegular firm-wide social events including a summer BBQ and Christmas partyAnnual business briefing and employee engagement events
How to apply:If you're an experienced Costs Lawyer or Law Costs Draftsman looking for your next challenge in Leeds, apply now or contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal for a confidential discussion.#INDGEMN