Average Costs Draftsperson salary in the UK

Our client is a reputable law firm specializing in Civil Litigation, serving clients across various sectors. We are now seeking a skilled Costs Draftsperson to join their busy, growing and successful team. Costs Draftsperson Liverpool or Manchester hybrid work from home model with 4 days in the office and 1 day remote. £40-45K plus excellent benefits package. To be successful in this role: The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Civil Litigation and experience in drafting accurate and comprehensive cost schedules along with previous experience as a Costs Draftsperson or similar role within a legal environment. Other requirements for this role include: Strong understanding of Civil Litigation processes and proceduresExcellent attention to detail and accuracy in drafting cost schedules and billEffective negotiation skills with the ability to resolve disputes and reach mutually beneficial agreementsProficiency in legal billing software and Microsoft Office SuiteKnowledge of relevant legal regulations and guidelines governing costs and billing practicesExcellent communication and interpersonal skills Job role and responsibilities: As a Costs Draftsperson, you will play a crucial role by managing all aspects of costs related to legal claims. This includes drafting bills, schedules, and negotiating costs with third parties. Other responsibilities for this role include: Costs Management: prepare detailed schedules of costs for legal claims, including running costs, disbursements, solicitors' fees, expert witness costs, and medical costsBilling: Create cost schedules to bill third parties in the event of a successful claim outcome, ensuring accurate and appropriate billing practicesNegotiation: Negotiate costs with third parties, including solicitors' fees and disbursements, to ensure fair and reasonable compensation for our firmEnd-to-End Management: Manage costs from the initial stages of the claim through to the invoicing process, handling both solicitors' bills and compensatory claimsDispute Resolution: In the event of an unsuccessful claim outcome, negotiate fees and costs with third parties while adhering to legal regulations and guidelinesDocumentation: Prepare comprehensive bills of costs and other relevant documentation for submission to third parties and regulatory bodiesCompliance: Ensure compliance with relevant legal regulations and guidelines governing costs and billing practices

Our client is a reputable law firm specializing in Civil Litigation, serving clients across various sectors. We are now seeking a skilled Costs Draftsperson to join their busy, growing and successful team. Costs Draftsperson Liverpool or Manchester hybrid work from home model with 4 days in the office and 1 day remote. £40-45K plus excellent benefits package. To be successful in this role: The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Civil Litigation and experience in drafting accurate and comprehensive cost schedules along with previous experience as a Costs Draftsperson or similar role within a legal environment. Other requirements for this role include: Strong understanding of Civil Litigation processes and proceduresExcellent attention to detail and accuracy in drafting cost schedules and billEffective negotiation skills with the ability to resolve disputes and reach mutually beneficial agreementsProficiency in legal billing software and Microsoft Office SuiteKnowledge of relevant legal regulations and guidelines governing costs and billing practicesExcellent communication and interpersonal skills Job role and responsibilities: As a Costs Draftsperson, you will play a crucial role by managing all aspects of costs related to legal claims. This includes drafting bills, schedules, and negotiating costs with third parties. Other responsibilities for this role include: Costs Management: prepare detailed schedules of costs for legal claims, including running costs, disbursements, solicitors' fees, expert witness costs, and medical costsBilling: Create cost schedules to bill third parties in the event of a successful claim outcome, ensuring accurate and appropriate billing practicesNegotiation: Negotiate costs with third parties, including solicitors' fees and disbursements, to ensure fair and reasonable compensation for our firmEnd-to-End Management: Manage costs from the initial stages of the claim through to the invoicing process, handling both solicitors' bills and compensatory claimsDispute Resolution: In the event of an unsuccessful claim outcome, negotiate fees and costs with third parties while adhering to legal regulations and guidelinesDocumentation: Prepare comprehensive bills of costs and other relevant documentation for submission to third parties and regulatory bodiesCompliance: Ensure compliance with relevant legal regulations and guidelines governing costs and billing practices

Work from home four days per week Reduced-hour week Highly technical role – great for those who want to push themselves Progression to leadership team in the short-term Fantastic benefits package, including private medical   A national law firm is looking for a Costs Draftsperson at least two years’ experience in a similar role to join its growing team and stretch their expertise in this highly technical role.  If you’re looking for more flexibility and homeworking, this role is fantastic, as it comes with the ability to work from home four days per week.  You’ll join the commercial litigation and recoveries arm of the business, getting your teeth into interesting, complex, high value cases.  The firm takes a “people first” approach, promoting a healthy work/life balance through a reduced-hours week (35 hours) and flexible/home working, so you’ll be able to fit your work around your personal commitments.  The firm invests in its team members from day one, starting with a structured on-boarding programme and continuing via a structured development and progression plan. Indeed, learning and development is a core part of the firm’s company culture, and you’ll be able to move up into a Team Leadership role quickly.  You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn from more senior colleagues, including some of the country’s most well-known experts, and cultivate new skills which will enable you to progress in your career.  Pay is competitive and its benefits package is as you’d expect of a national firm and includes private medical insurance, critical illness cover, access to a virtual GP and several high street discounts. The right candidate will have at least two years’ experience in a similar role, with previous experience of client liaison and of preparing points of dispute. You’ll be able to manage your own caseload, drafting schedules, preparing costs strategies and negotiating settlements. How to apply for this roleIf this sounds like the job for you, you can apply via this website by clicking ‘Apply’.   Alternatively, to learn more about this opportunity or to register your interest, contact Jenny Vickerstaff at Realm Recruit.  Jenny is a Senior Consultant at Realm and specialises in the recruitment of Legal Support & Costs Professionals. Working with departments across the North West, she recruits for support positions of all kinds, from legal secretaries to business support specialists and costs lawyers. If you’re a legal support professional looking to make a move, Jenny can help you find the right role. Know someone else who might be suitable? If so, get in touch – if we find your referral a job, we’ll reward you with up to £500 in vouchers of your choice. Find out more here.   Please note: any references to salary and/or experience in our adverts are intended as a guide only. Realm is committed to supporting disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. Applicants are invited to contact Realm to identify any additional support they might require to enable them to make an application.