Experienced Law Costs Draftsperson – Court of Protection Location: North East England or Remote Working Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Job Type: Full Time | Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week Working Pattern: Remote, Hybrid or Office Based
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Law Costs Draftsperson to join the established Costs team of a highly regarded and growing law firm.
This position will primarily focus on Court of Protection (Property and Affairs) costs, alongside opportunities to gain exposure to costs work across other departments.
The firm offers a supportive working environment, flexible working arrangements and genuine opportunities for professional development.
Remote working will be considered, making this an attractive opportunity for experienced Costs Draftspeople based outside the North East.
The Role
Working closely with the firm's Costs team and fee earners, your responsibilities will include:
- Drafting, preparing and checking Bills of Costs and supporting documentation.
- Managing costs matters through service, assessment and recovery.
- Assisting with the preparation of Points of Dispute and Replies.
- Preparing final costs documentation and maintaining accurate billing records.
- Handling Court of Protection Property and Affairs costs matters.
- Liaising with fee earners, colleagues and external parties.
- Ensuring costs work is completed accurately and within deadlines.
- Supporting costs recovery across other practice areas when required.
About You
- Previous hands-on experience drafting or checking Bills of Costs.
- Strong understanding of legal costs procedures and assessment processes.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Ability to manage an independent workload and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.
Experience in Court of Protection costs, Legal Aid costs or Private Client costs would be advantageous.
A Costs Lawyer qualification or other relevant legal qualification would be beneficial but is not essential.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary dependent on experience.
- Remote, hybrid or office-based working options.
- Full-time position working 35 hours per week.
- Established and supportive Costs team.
- Opportunity to specialise in Court of Protection costs.
- Exposure to a broader range of legal costs matters.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Opportunity to join a growing and highly regarded law firm.
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Experienced Law Costs Draftsperson – Court of Protection in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: QED Legal
Join an esteemed international law firm in Leeds, where you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and professional growth. With a robust client base and a steady flow of high-profile M&A deals, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills while mentoring junior lawyers and expanding your practice. The firm offers unique benefits such as genuine international exposure through secondments, making it an exceptional place for ambitious corporate lawyers seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
