Fast Track Costs Draftsman

Location: Remote - Office Based in Liverpool
Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 (depending on experience)
Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Are you an experienced Costs Draftsman with a strong background in Fast Track litigation? Do you have a solid understanding of the costs process and pride yourself on accuracy, efficiency, and excellent client service? If so, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

I’m recruiting on behalf of Your Legal Costs, a respected and expanding specialist in the field of legal costs. Due to continued growth, they’re looking to add a talented Fast Track Costs Draftsman to their Liverpool-based Drafting Department.

You’ll be responsible for preparing a variety of Fast Track costs documentation across multiple case types, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery to both internal and external clients.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and serving Fast Track Schedules of Costs, Bills of Costs, and Part 8 documentation

• Preparing Fixed Costs Schedules and N260 Statements of Costs

• Managing a varied caseload and meeting strict deadlines

• Communicating effectively with clients and third parties via email and phone

• Maintaining an excellent understanding of litigation processes and case management

• Assisting with the training and development of junior team members

• Staying up to date with CPR and costs management procedures

Experience with issuing Part 8 proceedings and a working knowledge of phasing and the costs management process would be advantageous.

You’ll be a motivated and detail-focused Costs professional with:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience drafting Fast Track Bills and Schedules

• Proficiency in CostsMaster (essential) and Proclaim (advantageous)

• Good knowledge of Excel and general IT systems

• Strong communication skills and attention to detail

• Excellent time management and organisational ability

• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous learning

Experience across multiple case types—such as Housing Disrepair, Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence, Industrial Disease, NIHL, Serious RTA, and Commercial Litigation—will be beneficial.

In return, you’ll join a professional, supportive business that values your skills and helps you grow your career.

• Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 (depending on experience)

• 22 days annual leave bank holidays (office closed at Christmas)

• Birthday off (or nearest working day)

• 8 hours “Me Time” each year for personal appointments

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Opportunities to progress within specialist departments

• Friendly and collaborative working culture
  
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