Costs Draftsperson / Costs Lawyer – Insurance Litigation
Leading National Law Firm
Liverpool or Manchester
About the firm
An award-winning and highly respected national law firm is seeking an experienced Costs Draftsperson or Costs Lawyer to join its expanding Costs team, specialising in insurance-related litigation matters.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive and forward-thinking legal practice that has built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional client service across a broad range of complex and high-value disputes. The firm continues to experience sustained growth and is investing heavily in its Costs function, creating exciting opportunities for ambitious professionals seeking quality work, long-term career progression, and a supportive team environment.
Working alongside highly regarded litigators and costs specialists, you will gain exposure to a varied caseload of insurance matters. The firm prides itself on fostering a collaborative culture where expertise is recognised, professional development is encouraged, and employees are given the tools to succeed.
The Role
You will be responsible for managing your own caseload of insurance-related costs matters, supporting legal teams throughout the litigation process and maximising costs recovery for clients. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality costs services while working closely with fee earners, partners and clients on a broad range of contentious costs issues.
Key Responsibilities
- Drafting Inter Partes Bills of Costs, Statements of Costs and Costs Budgets
- Advising fee earners on costs recovery, strategy and procedural requirements
- Managing matters through detailed assessment proceedings where necessary (desirable)
- Preparing costs schedules and documentation for hearings and settlement discussions
- Ensuring compliance with CPR and costs legislation
- Building strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and insurer clients
- Assisting with technical costs queries and providing commercial costs advice
About You
- Experience in a Costs Draftsperson or Qualified Costs Lawyer role
- Strong understanding of CPR and costs law
- Experience drafting Bills of Costs
- Ability to manage a busy caseload independently
- Excellent communication and client management skills
- Commercially minded with a strong attention to detail
- Proactive approach and ability to work effectively within a team environment
Why Apply
This is an opportunity to join a firm that is recognised for both the quality of its work and its commitment to employee development. The successful candidate will benefit from:
- A strong pipeline of high-quality insurance litigation work
- Exposure to complex and high-value matters
- A supportive and collaborative Costs team
- Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Apply Now
This role would suit a Costs Draftsperson or Costs Lawyer looking to take the next step in their career with a leading legal practice. Whether you are seeking greater responsibility, higher-quality work, or a clearer progression pathway, this opportunity offers the chance to join a thriving team at an exciting stage of its growth.
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