Costs Draftsperson

About the role

Keoghs LLP is seeking a Costs Draftsperson to manage the settlement of legal costs for Property, Risks & Coverage claims. You will work closely with the Costs team, insurers and clients to develop cost strategies, draft budgets, points of dispute and other formal documents, and drive negotiations to resolution.

Key responsibilities

• Proactively review each case and formulate an initial costs strategy and settlement parameters.
• Prepare costs schedules, bills to proceed, points of dispute and related documentation.
• Identify strengths and weaknesses of both own and opponent’s case and document them.
• Conduct telephone negotiations, present meritorious arguments and achieve cost settlements within agreed parameters.
• Update clients on progress, manage correspondence and adhere to service level agreements.
• Instruct counsel, attend conferences, detailed assessment hearings and mediations both remotely and in person.
• Attend court for application hearings, detailed assessment hearings and mediations as required.
• Delegate tasks to a Paralegal and support their technical development.
• Ensure compliance with SRA Standards & Regulations throughout the file lifecycle.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a costs drafting role, either for claimant or defendant.
• Strong oral communication and concise written skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage a caseload and meet client SLAs and KPIs.
• Proven negotiation skills and experience liaising with insurers and counsel.

Required skills

• SRA Standards & Regulations knowledge

What we offer

• Personal Development Plan with mentoring and technical training.
• Hybrid working model – one day per week in the Bolton office, the remainder remote.
• 28‑35 hours per week, Monday‑Friday schedule.
• Opportunity to progress within a leading UK law firm.