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Costs Draftsperson/Lawyer

IPS Group
Posted a day ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • An award-winning UK law firm in Manchester is seeking an experienced Costs Draftsperson/Lawyer with 5+ years PQE in legal costs drafting.
  • The role involves supporting senior handlers on various legal costs matters, including both low-value disputes and complex cases in personal injury and commercial litigation.
  • The position offers a salary of up to £50,000, depending on experience, along with hybrid working options and full IT support for home setup.
  • Candidates should have proven experience in drafting costs documents, managing caseloads, and knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules and relevant software.
  • Additional benefits include 28 days of annual leave, career progression opportunities, and a variety of workplace wellness initiatives.
Costs Draftperson/LawyerLocation: ManchesterSalary: Up to £50,000, dependent on experienceRole Overview: An award-winning UK law firm, known for its high-calibre litigation services, is looking for an experienced Costs Draftsperson/Lawyer to join its established team. Supporting senior handlers on all aspects of legal costs, from low-value disputes and fixed recoverable costs to high-value, complex matters across personal injury, clinical negligence, and commercial litigation. This is a Manchester-based role offering long-term development and flexibility.Candidate Profile / Experience Needed:
  • 5+ PQE in legal costs drafting
  • Proven experience drafting costs budgets, bills of costs, Points of Dispute, Replies, and Schedules of Costs
  • Comfortable with advocacy and attending hearings
  • Experience managing a caseload and negotiating settlements
  • Knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and Detailed Assessment process
  • Experience with Proclaim Case Management and CostsMaster software
  • A flexible approach, with strong attention to detail and excellent communication and negotiation skills
What’s On Offer:
  • Up to £50,000 salary dependent on experience
  • Hybrid working with full IT support for home setup
  • 28 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
  • Career progression with potential ACL support or training contract opportunities
  • Company pension, Medicash, travel loans, and cycle-to-work scheme
  • Inclusive workplace with regular recognition and wellbeing initiatives
Apply Now: If you’re a skilled Costs Draftsperson ready for your next career move, we’d love to hear from you. Apply with your CV today!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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