Legal Costs Solicitor – Birmingham / Manchester – Hybrid – Up to £55,000
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.
The Role
- 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
The Benefits
- Competitive salary up to £55,000 depending on experience
- 25 days plus 8 bank holidays (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days), increases to 26 days after 5 years’ service and 27 days after 10 years’ service
- Company Pension
- Death in Service / Critical Illness cover
- Access to retail discounts and nationwide entertainment offers
- Supportive working environment with clear progression
- Strong training and development opportunities
Legal Costs Solicitor in Manchester employer: William James Recruitment
At William James Recruitment, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our Birmingham office provides flexible working options and a competitive salary package, alongside numerous employee benefits that support professional growth and work-life balance, making it an ideal environment for ambitious legal professionals seeking to advance their careers in contentious probate law.
