Full job descriptionCosts Draftsperson
Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester
Working Pattern: Hybrid Working Available
Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week) or Part Time (30-35 hours considered)
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

A highly regarded and expanding law firm is seeking an experienced Costs Draftsperson to join its established Costs Team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a costs professional looking for a role that offers high-quality work, genuine flexibility, and an excellent work-life balance within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a comprehensive costs service, primarily focusing on claimant (receiving party) costs work. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you will handle a varied caseload and take responsibility for preparing and progressing costs claims from inception through to settlement.
The team has a strong reputation for technical excellence and offers a positive working culture where autonomy, flexibility and professional development are actively encouraged.

Key Responsibilities
*Managing a varied caseload of claimant costs matters
*Drafting detailed Bills of Costs and associated documentation
*Reviewing and analysing case files to maximise costs recovery
*Negotiating settlements and costs disputes
*Liaising with solicitors, clients and external parties
*Advising on costs strategy and detailed assessment procedures
*Ensuring files are progressed efficiently and accurately
Candidate Requirements

Applications are encouraged from candidates with:
*A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Costs Draftsperson or Costs Negotiator
*Strong experience handling claimant (receiving party) costs
*Proven expertise in drafting Bills of Costs
*Excellent knowledge of costs law and detailed assessment procedures
*Strong analytical and organisational skills
*The ability to manage workloads independently while working effectively within a team
*Excellent communication and negotiation skills
*Experience using Costs Master, Proclaim or similar costs software
Desirable Experience

The following would be advantageous but is not essential:
*Complex or high-value costs disputes
*Advocacy experience or attendance at detailed assessment hearings
*Experience across both claimant and defendant costs work
*Familiarity with a variety of case management systems
What’s on Offer?
*Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
*Generous annual leave allowance increasing with service
*Enhanced family-friendly benefits
*Pension scheme
*Life assurance
*Wellbeing support initiatives
*Retail discounts and cashback schemes
*Holiday buy and sell scheme
*Cycle to work scheme
*Employee recognition and reward programmes
*Internal referral incentives
*Regular social events
*Free parking
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Costs Draftsperson seeking a long-term career move with a supportive and forward-thinking law firm that values both professional excellence and work-life balance.