Costs Lawyer - #2125154

About the Company

We’re working with a leading Legal 500 ranked national law firm with a strong reputation in claimant work. With a genuinely people focused culture and a commitment to high-quality, meaningful legal work, they are continuing to grow their specialist costs team.

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Costs Draftsman / Costs Lawyer to join a busy and expanding national team based in Manchester. You’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative environment where your expertise is valued and your development actively encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and preparing Court of Protection Bills of Costs for assessment
• Providing clear, practical advice and taking instructions from clients throughout the process
• Supporting wider costs drafting requirements across the business, including inter partes Bills of Costs where required
• Offering technical guidance and support to fee earners
• Contributing to the development of junior team members through mentoring or training (where appropriate)

This role offers exposure to a varied and evolving caseload within a highly regarded national costs function.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in costs drafting (in-house or external supplier background)

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of legal processes and costs procedures
• Experience using IT systems and time recording tools
• Ability to manage a busy caseload and competing deadlines with strong attention to detail
• A proactive and adaptable approach to changing priorities
• Excellent communication skills with a confident, professional manner

Preferred Skills

• ACL qualification or equivalent legal qualification (e.g. CILEX)
• Exposure to multiple legal departments or wider costs disciplines

Pay range and compensation package

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with option to purchase additional leave)
• Competitive, flexible pension scheme
• Two paid volunteering days per year
• Westfield Health membership with medical cashback and Aviva Digital GP access
• Strong focus on wellbeing and mental health support
• Flexible hybrid working through a “Flexible by Choice” approach (role dependent)

Equal Opportunity Statement

This is a chance to join a growing Legal 500 firm with a strong claimant focus, where collaboration, development, and quality of work genuinely matter. You’ll be part of a team that values expertise, encourages progression, and supports a healthy work-life balance.