Court of Protection Costs Draftsperson
Remote working | 2 days per month in office
Consultant or Employed options available
Part time & Full-time available

£30,000-£60,000 + Bonus

We are working with a well-established and highly regarded Costs Consultancy specialising in Court of Protection matters, who are looking to expand their Costs team with the addition of an experienced CoP Costs Draftsperson.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled draftsperson seeking flexibility, autonomy and the choice between a consultant or employed setup, while still benefiting from being part of a collaborative and supportive team.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing your own caseload of Court of Protection costs matters, handling the full lifecycle from drafting through to settlement.

Key responsibilities include:

* Drafting detailed bills of costs in Court of Protection matters

* Preparing N258B forms and supporting documentation

* Conducting costs negotiations and settlements

* Preparing Points of Reply and Points of Dispute

* Advising fee earners and clients on costs recovery and strategy

* Managing files independently while meeting deadlines and billing targets

* Liaising with the Senior Courts Costs Office where required

About You

* Proven experience drafting Court of Protection bills is essential

* Strong knowledge of SCCO processes and requirements

* Confident negotiating and settling costs

* Able to manage your own workload independently

* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

* Experience working remotely and self-sufficiently

What's on Offer

* Remote-first working with just 2 days per month in the office (multiple offices to choose from)

* Choice of consultant or employed contract

* Competitive salary or fee share (depending on model)

* Supportive and experienced team

* Consistent, high-quality work

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Costs Draftsperson looking for greater flexibility without compromising on the quality of work or team environment.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch with Alicia Cowan at Russell Taylor