At a Glance
- Tasks: Maximise costs recovery and support fee earners in a dynamic legal environment.
- Company: A modern, ambitious law firm specialising in complex claims.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for detail-driven individuals looking to grow their careers.
- Why this job: Join a forward-thinking team and make a real impact in the legal field.
- Qualifications: Experience in legal costs and strong knowledge of CPR and costs procedures.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 37500 £ per year.
Location: Blackburn / Hybrid
Job Type: Full-time | Permanent
Salary: £30,000+ (DOE)
MPJ Recruitment are proud to be working in partnership with a growing and forward-thinking law firm to recruit an experienced Costs Draftsperson. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a modern, ambitious practice specialising in high-value and complex claims, including serious personal injury, medical negligence, housing disrepair, industrial disease, military claims, and road traffic accidents. If you’re detail-driven, commercially aware, and confident managing the full costs lifecycle, this could be a brilliant next step in your career.
The Role
As a Costs Draftsperson, you’ll play a key role in maximising costs recovery and supporting fee earners across the business. Your responsibilities will include:
- Drafting Bills of Costs, Points of Dispute, and Replies
- Preparing both fixed costs and multi-track bills
- Negotiating settlements with opponents and insurers
- Assisting with detailed assessment proceedings
- Advising fee earners on costs strategy and recovery
- Managing deadlines and ensuring compliance with CPR requirements
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience in a legal costs role
- Strong knowledge of CPR and costs procedures
- Excellent drafting skills
