Assistant Law Costs Draftsperson
Full Time £34,958 / yearJob Overview
Are you looking to build a career in legal costs with a firm that champions justice and puts people first?
We’re looking for an Assistant Law Costs Draftsperson to join our dynamic National Costs Department based in London. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with an eye for detail, a passion for numbers, and a strong interest in law. Whether you’re just getting started in the legal costs world or already have some experience under your belt, we’ll support you every step of the way.
In this role, you’ll play a key part in recovering legal costs across a variety of personal injury cases – from RTA to EL/PL and disease claims. You’ll work closely with our skilled team to help ensure our clients receive fair and accurate cost recovery, contributing to the continued success of our wider legal services.
More about the role...
- Assisting in the preparation of N260s, Costs Budgets (Precedent H), Form H’s and formal Bills of Costs
- Undertaking negotiations to recover costs on the best possible terms
- Providing high-quality cost support to fee earners
- Liaising with external advocates, preparing bundles, and attending assessment hearings where needed
- Monitoring court deadlines, managing your caseload, and contributing to team targets
- Staying up to date on the latest legal developments and cost rules
More about you...
- Great attention to detail and solid organisational skills
- Strong communication – both written and verbal
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
- Confident IT user, especially with Microsoft Word and Outlook
- GCSE Maths & English (Grade C or above)
- Enthusiastic, trustworthy, and willing to learn