At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage diverse legal costs cases and draft essential documentation.
- Company: Respected national law firm with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with excellent career advancement potential.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in legal costs litigation.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in legal costs litigation and strong advocacy skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 55000 £ per year.
A highly regarded national law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Costs Draftsperson / Solicitor to join its established Birmingham or Manchester Costs team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a respected national practice handling a broad range of costs matters across commercial litigation, personal injury and complex high‑value disputes.
As a Legal Costs Draftsperson / Solicitor in the Birmingham or Manchester team, you’ll manage a varied caseload from inception to conclusion, draft a wide range of costs documentation, and gain regular advocacy experience at CCMCs and application hearings while providing strategic costs advice throughout the lifecycle of a claim.
- Managing a varied caseload of costs matters from instruction to settlement
- Drafting budgets, bills of costs, Points of Dispute and replies
- Attending CCMCs, applications and other advocacy‑focused hearings
- Providing strategic advice on budgeting, reserving, recovery and dispute resolution
- Negotiating costs settlements with opponents
- Reviewing files and preparing accurate, high‑quality costs documentation
- Handling both claimant and defendant costs matters
- Working independently while contributing to a national Costs team
The Candidate:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in legal costs litigation
- Experience acting for both claimants and defendants
- Confident advocate with experience attending CCMCs and applications
- Strong drafting skills across all key costs documents
- Proven ability to negotiate settlements effectively
- Capable of managing and prioritising a busy and varied caseload
- High attention to detail with strong analytical ability
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Legal Costs Solicitor employer: William James Recruitment
Join a highly regarded national law firm that values its employees and fosters a collaborative work culture in Birmingham or Manchester. With a competitive salary of up to £55,000, you will benefit from hybrid working arrangements, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to engage in meaningful legal work across diverse costs matters. This firm is committed to supporting your career development while providing a dynamic environment where your contributions are recognised and valued.
