Costs Draftsperson (Maternity Cover 12 month FTC)

Job Description

Step into a strategic costs role within a high-profile commercial litigation team
Work with top-tier clients on major inquiries and complex commercial matters
Enjoy flexible hybrid working and the support of an award-winning firm

A top-tier UK law firm is looking for a seasoned Costs Draftsperson to join its Core Services team on a 912 month fixed-term contract. The role centres on commercial litigation (not personal injury) and offers exposure to high-profile matters including national inquiries.

Youll work closely with senior lawyers collaborate with legal project management and help deliver strategic outcomes across the full spectrum of commercial costs work. There is also the opportunity to supervise a small team of paralegals and genuinely shape how the costs function operates.

Who were looking for

• At least 5 years experience in costs drafting

• Strong experience preparing bills of costs N260 forms and Precedent H budgets

• Solid knowledge of solicitor-client and third-party costs

• Comfortable working independently on commercial litigation files

• Previous exposure to costs work for civil litigation and inquiries

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams

• Able to supervise and support junior colleagues

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)

• Flexible working part-time options available (3 or 4 days per week)

• Hybrid model occasional travel to the Bristol office preferred; flexibility offered

• Supportive innovative and down-to-earth working culture

• Work on high-profile national matters including major public inquiries

• Join one of RollOnFridays Best Law Firms to Work At four years running

• City-quality infrastructure without the city mindset

Contact Kim Stark
If youre a costs expert looking for a rewarding contract role in a leading national team get in touch with Kim Stark at or callfor a confidential chat.