Job Description

Law Costs Draftsman

Leading international law firm in the City is seeking a qualified Law Costs Draftsman to join their friendly and dynamic Costs team in London, who has experience of all aspects of both inter parties costs and solicitor / client costs work. 

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• Salary to £70,000 DOE
• Generous hybrid working pattern of 50/50
• Fantastic employee benefits
• St Pauls / City Thameslink

Law Costs Draftsman Key Responsibilities:

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• Manage all aspects of inter partes and solicitor/client costs matters
• Draft high-quality bills of costs, points of dispute, and replies
• Provide clear, reasoned costs advice to fee earners and the wider business
• Negotiate costs effectively, including paying party work
• Monitor performance, outcomes, and cashflow to maximise recovery
• Liaise professionally with external providers and third parties
• Keep up to date with developments in costs law and procedure

Law Costs Draftsman Skills & Requirements:

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• Qualified Costs Lawyer preferred, though not essential, with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE in costs work
• Proven experience across all aspects of inter partes and solicitor / client costs matters
• Excellent technical and legal knowledge of costs law, including arbitration and international arbitration procedures
• Strong drafting skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to provide thorough, well-reasoned costs advice and detailed analysis