Costs Draftsperson

Location: Blackburn / Hybrid

Job Type: Full-time | Permanent

Salary: £30,000+ (DOE)

MPJ Recruitment are proud to be working in partnership with a growing and forward-thinking law firm to recruit an experienced Costs Draftsperson.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a modern, ambitious practice specialising in high-value and complex claims, including serious personal injury, medical negligence, housing disrepair, industrial disease, military claims, and road traffic accidents.

If you’re detail-driven, commercially aware, and confident managing the full costs lifecycle, this could be a brilliant next step in your career.

As a Costs Draftsperson, you’ll play a key role in maximising costs recovery and supporting fee earners across the business. Your responsibilities will include:

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• Drafting Bills of Costs, Points of Dispute, and Replies
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• Preparing both fixed costs and multi-track bills
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• Negotiating settlements with opponents and insurers
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• Assisting with detailed assessment proceedings
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• Advising fee earners on costs strategy and recovery
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• Managing deadlines and ensuring compliance with CPR requirements
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• Previous experience in a legal costs role
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• Strong knowledge of CPR and costs procedures
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• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
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• Ability to manage a varied workload independently
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• Strong organisational and communication skills
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• Experience in personal injury or civil litigation (desirable)
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• Supportive and collaborative team environment
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• Birthday day off after your first year of service
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• Ongoing training and clear career progression opportunities
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• Pension scheme and additional staff benefits
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• Annual awards and end-of-year celebrations
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• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
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Apply today through MPJ Recruitment to find out more about this opportunity.