Legal Costs Draftsperson – Clinical Negligence & Personal Injury

About the role

This is a varied and rewarding position within a supportive Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury team. You will manage matters throughout the costing process, from preparing Bills of Costs and cost budgets through to negotiations, assessment and post‑assessment work.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting claims for costs for assessment and payment within required timescales.
• Preparing Bills of Costs for assessment by the Court.
• Managing post‑assessment work, including checking assessed bills and monitoring time‑critical submission dates.
• Preparing and pursuing appeals against LSC assessments where required.
• Preparing cost budgets on litigated cases.
• Liaising with and advising fee earners and support staff on a variety of costs matters.
• Conducting negotiations on costs issues and drafting Notices of Commencement.
• Attending Detailed Assessment Hearings and undertaking other duties as required by the Partner.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a legal costs role.
• Experience working on clinical negligence and personal injury matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong eye for detail and high level of accuracy.
• Excellent numerical and analytical abilities.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise workload.
• Proactive, self‑motivated and reliable approach.
• Excellent IT skills and confidence using relevant legal systems.

What we offer

• Competitive salary with performance‑related bonus scheme.
• Supportive, relaxed and flexible work environment.
• 28 days holiday per year plus bank holidays.
• Medicash after 1 year’s service at an enhanced level.
• Life insurance and employee assistance programme.
• Virtual GP access 24/7 and other wellbeing support services.
• Family‑friendly policies including enhanced maternity/paternity pay and family events leave.
• Company sick pay and cycle scheme.