Job Description
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Junior Costs Draftsperson/Trainee Costs Lawyer to join our Disputes group on a permanent and fulltime basis.
You must have prior costs experience ideally from a law firm, government department or within a costs agency. Someone with ambition to become a Costs Lawyer or someone who is either already on the Costs Lawyer Qualification Course or is willing to undertake it.
The main duties and responsibilities will be as follows:
Assisting with the preparation of bills of costs (including detailed assessment bills) under various bases and costs regimes.
Supporting senior costs lawyer with Points of Dispute, Replies, and schedules of costs and advices on costs issues.
Assisting with costs budgeting, monitoring budgets, and preparing updates and variations.
Helping to assess costs risk at different stages of litigation and advising fee earners accordingly.
Reviewing retainers, funding arrangements, and costs correspondence to ensure compliance with procedural rules to include dealing with solicitor client disputes.
Liaising with fee earners across departments (including Property Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Contentious Construction and Private Client disputes) on costs-related issues.
Assisting with negotiations and settlement discussions on costs.
Conducting legal research on costs law, CPR provisions, and recent case law developments.
Maintaining accurate records and supporting internal reporting on costs recovery.
Supporting the Costs team with court deadlines, assessments, and hearing preparation
Developing technical knowledge of CPR, Costs Practice Direction, and case law under supervision and assisting with the provision of costs training across the firm.
Download a detailed job description for this position.
Key contact
Rishi Chudasama
[email protected]
You must have prior costs experience ideally from a law firm, government department or within a costs agency. Someone with ambition to become a Costs Lawyer or someone who is either already on the Costs Lawyer Qualification Course or is willing to undertake it.
The main duties and responsibilities will be as follows:
Assisting with the preparation of bills of costs (including detailed assessment bills) under various bases and costs regimes.
Supporting senior costs lawyer with Points of Dispute, Replies, and schedules of costs and advices on costs issues.
Assisting with costs budgeting, monitoring budgets, and preparing updates and variations.
Helping to assess costs risk at different stages of litigation and advising fee earners accordingly.
Reviewing retainers, funding arrangements, and costs correspondence to ensure compliance with procedural rules to include dealing with solicitor client disputes.
Liaising with fee earners across departments (including Property Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Contentious Construction and Private Client disputes) on costs-related issues.
Assisting with negotiations and settlement discussions on costs.
Conducting legal research on costs law, CPR provisions, and recent case law developments.
Maintaining accurate records and supporting internal reporting on costs recovery.
Supporting the Costs team with court deadlines, assessments, and hearing preparation
Developing technical knowledge of CPR, Costs Practice Direction, and case law under supervision and assisting with the provision of costs training across the firm.
Download a detailed job description for this position.
Key contact
Rishi Chudasama
[email protected]
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Junior Costs Draftsperson/Trainee Costs Lawyer position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in London offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.
