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Law Costs Draftsman – Leading International Law Firm – St Pauls / City Thameslink

Law Costs Draftsman

Leading international law firm in the City is seeking a qualified Law Costs Draftsman to join their friendly and dynamic Costs team in London, who has experience of all aspects of both inter parties costs and solicitor / client costs work.

  • Salary to £70,000 DOE
  • Generous hybrid working pattern of 50/50
  • Fantastic employee benefits
  • St Pauls / City Thameslink

Law Costs Draftsman Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage all aspects of inter partes and solicitor/client costs matters
  • Draft high-quality bills of costs, points of dispute, and replies
  • Provide clear, reasoned costs advice to fee earners and the wider business
  • Negotiate costs effectively, including paying party work
  • Monitor performance, outcomes, and cashflow to maximise recovery
  • Liaise professionally with external providers and third parties
  • Keep up to date with developments in costs law and procedure

Law Costs Draftsman Skills & Requirements:

  • Qualified Costs Lawyer preferred, though not essential, with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE in costs work
  • Proven experience across all aspects of inter partes and solicitor / client costs matters
  • Excellent technical and legal knowledge of costs law, including arbitration and international arbitration procedures
  • Strong drafting skills with attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to provide thorough, well-reasoned costs advice and detailed analysis