Part Time Costs Draftsperson

Sue Ross Legal are working on behalf of our client, a specialist claimant law team, seeking an experienced Costs Draftsperson to support its expanding practice. This is an opportunity to join a friendly, collaborative group dedicated to helping clients secure fair compensation following medical or clinical negligence.

You’ll be joining a growing department of fee‑earners who are committed to delivering high‑quality legal work and exceptional client care. The team handles complex, life‑changing injury matters and values professionalism, empathy and accuracy.

Working closely with the Head of Costs, you will be responsible for producing accurate and timely costs documentation. Key duties include:

• Preparing N260 statements of costs
• Drafting Bills of Costs (3‑column and Precedent S formats) for submission to paying parties and the Court
• Using phase, task and activity time‑recording
• Negotiating costs and managing Provisional/Detailed Assessment applications
• Preparing Part 8 “Costs Only” proceedings
• Meeting WIP targets, managing deadlines, and supporting senior colleagues as required

🎯 What You’ll Bring

• Legal qualification (desirable)
• Extensive experience in claimant personal injury costs drafting
• Proven ability to draft and finalise Bills of Costs, including Multi‑Track and budgeted Clinical Negligence matters
• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail
• Experience with systems such as Proclaim or Costs Master (advantageous)
• Ability to work independently within a supportive team environment

Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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