At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage legal costs, prepare bills, and negotiate cost recovery in a dynamic legal team.
- Company: Busy London-based legal firm with a supportive environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a chance to work on complex cases.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth and training.
- Why this job: Take ownership of your work and make a real impact in the legal field.
- Qualifications: 2-4+ years in costs law and strong negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Costs Draftsperson / Costs Lawyer to join a busy London-based legal team. This is a key position within the finance function, responsible for managing a varied caseload of legal aid and private costs work.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced costs professional looking to take ownership of complex billing, cost recovery, and negotiation work within a supportive and professional environment.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare and submit fixed fee and exceptional legal aid bills, including high-cost case plans
- Compile and submit Legal Aid Agency (LAA) bundles
- Liaise with counsel’s chambers to ensure timely and accurate fee submissions
- Coordinate recovery of costs and disbursements with fee earners and third parties
- Advise on cost recovery strategies and negotiate cost offers
- Serve bills in line with procedural rules and cost assessment protocols
- Monitor CCMS notifications and ensure compliance with LAA deadlines
- Prepare interim and final private bills of costs
- Support billing, file closure, and general finance processes
- Provide guidance and training to colleagues on best practice in costs recovery
- Strong experience in costs law (2–4+ years minimum)
- Proven background as a Costs Draftsperson and/or Costs Lawyer
- Strong knowledge of LAA cost assessment guidance and legislation
- Experience using CCMS
- Confident drafting inter partes bills and handling high-cost family law matters
- Experience in costs negotiation
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, Cost Master)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Advocacy experience
- Business development / commercial awareness
- Experience supporting or training junior colleagues
- Social media or marketing awareness
You’ll be proactive, detail-focused, and confident working in a fast-paced environment. You’ll take ownership of your work, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and be comfortable managing competing deadlines.
If you’re an experienced Costs professional looking for your next move, we’d love to hear from you.
Draughtsman Temp in London employer: Oculus Legal Group
Join a dynamic London-based legal team as a Senior Costs Draftsperson, where you will thrive in a supportive and professional environment that values your expertise. With opportunities for personal growth and development, you will take ownership of complex billing and cost recovery tasks while collaborating with experienced colleagues. Enjoy the benefits of working in a vibrant city, with access to a wealth of resources and networking opportunities that enhance your career in the legal sector.
