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Date Added: Tue 24/03/2026

Costs Draftsperson / Costs Lawyer

Southport, UK
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Company: DOUGLAS SCOTT LEGAL RECRUITMENT

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: Salary negotiable

A highly reputable firm is seeking an experienced Costs Draftsman or Costs Lawyer to join its specialist costs team. This permanent, full-time or part-time role offers a competitive salary and flexible working options (remote, hybrid, or office-based) to the successful candidate.- Contribute to complex, high-value inter partes claimant work, focusing on serious injury and clinical negligence matters.- Become a key member of a supportive, collaborative team in a well-regarded and reputable firm.- Enjoy a flexible work environment with opportunities for professional development and growth.Preferred Requirements:

  • Prepare Bills of Costs for detailed assessment and manage Precedent H costs budgets.
  • Draft Precedent F bills in budgeted matters and handle Precedent T revisions and Precedent R approvals.
  • Advise fee earners on costs strategy and recovery, and support negotiations and settlement of costs.
  • Demonstrate a strong background in inter partes claimant work, particularly in serious injury and/or clinical negligence.
  • Possess solid knowledge of Precedents H, F, T, and R, and the ability to manage files independently and handle complex matters.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experienced Costs Draftsman or qualified Costs Lawyer.
  • Strong technical ability and commercial awareness.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
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