Calculus is a specialist legal costs business and proud tobe part of the Switalskis Group.
For over 20 years, Calculus has built a strong reputationfor delivering expert legal costs services and advice to law firms across theUK. In 2026, Calculus joined the Switalskis Group, creating an exciting platform for continued growth while retaining the specialist expertise, clientfocus and quality service that have been at the heart of the business since dayone.
Joining Calculus means becoming part of a team where legalcosts is our sole focus. You'll work alongside experienced professionals in acollaborative and supportive environment, helping clients maximise costsrecovery and achieve the best outcomes for their clients.
As part of the wider Switalskis Group, you'll also benefit from the backing of a larger organisation with a strong people-first culture,excellent career development opportunities and ambitious plans for the future.
The Role
We're looking for a number of additional Costs Draftsmanto join the team at Calculus.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experiencein legal costs who is looking to further develop their career within aspecialist costs practice. You'll work closely with experienced Costs Lawyersand Draftspersons, supporting a range of claimant matters with a particularfocus on serious injury and clinical negligence work.
This role would suit someone who has experience draftingformal bills, but is not yet undertaking advocacy work.
What We're Looking For
We're keen to hear from candidates who have experienceworking within a legal costs environment and who are looking to build upontheir existing knowledge and skills.
The successful candidate will have:
- Experienceof drafting formal bills of costs within a law firm or costs practice.
- Agood understanding of the costs process and the Civil Procedure Rules.
- Stronginterpersonal, organisational and administrative skills.
- Theability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.
- Apositive, proactive approach and willingness to learn.
- Experienceusing costs software and case management systems would be advantageous.
What You'll Be Doing
Responsibilities will include:
- DraftingBills of Costs and supporting documentation.
- Reviewingfiles and collating documents required for costs proceedings.
- Preparingchronologies and other supporting information.
- DraftingPoints Reply.
- SupportingCosts Lawyers and Draftspersons with ongoing casework.
- Liaisingwith clients, solicitors and other stakeholders.
- Updatingcase management systems and maintaining accurate records.
- Undertakinglegal and costs-related research where required.
- Providinggeneral administrative support across a varied claimant costs caseload.
Location & Working Arrangements
We are open to candidates across the UK and offer flexibleworking arrangements, including hybrid and remote working options.
You'll be joining a collaborative and supportive team withaccess to excellent training, development and progression opportunities withinboth Calculus and the wider Switalskis Group.
Costs Draftsman - flexible location employer: Switalskis
Switalskis is an award-winning law firm that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, making it an exceptional employer for solicitors in the Contentious Probate Department. With a dynamic work culture and recognition as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work, employees benefit from a supportive environment that fosters innovation and collaboration across its 12 locations. The firm offers unique opportunities for career advancement and a chance to be part of a rapidly growing team dedicated to providing exceptional legal services in a flexible hybrid working model.
