Senior Law Costs Draftsperson

Role: Senior Law Costs Draftsman - Inter Partes Costs specialist

Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales.

Our client, a prestigious Legal 500 law firm and one of the UK’s largest providers of Legal Aid services is seeking an accomplished Senior Law Costs Draftsman to join its high-performing Billing & Costs Department. With a team of 30+ experienced costs professionals, this is a standout opportunity to step into a senior role where your expertise will genuinely shape the department’s success.

As a senior member of the team, you’ll handle complex, high-value costs matters, lead on drafting and negotiating, support strategic litigation decisions, and act as a trusted technical authority within the department. You’ll also play a key role in mentoring junior colleagues and driving best practice across the team.

If you’re a seasoned costs specialist looking for a role with influence, progression, and the chance to work within a respected national practice, this position offers an exceptional platform for your next career move.

Main Responsibilities of the Role:

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• Reporting directly to the Manager and contributing to team-wide performance
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• Drafting / preparing inter partes bills of costs, costs budgets; and points of reply/dispute
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• Drafting inter partes bills with Legal Aid element
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• Drafting Claim1’s, 1a’s and VHCC/HCCP case
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• Drafting of estimates of costs to accompany Allocation Questionnaires and Pre-Trial Checklists.
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• Conducting negotiations on bills, including attendance at CCMCs
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• Overseeing the Issuing of the Notice of Commencement and associated documents
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• Working to deadlines
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• Attendance upon Detailed Assessment Hearing as and when necessary
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• Providing technical / costs guidance to fee earners where required
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• Assist junior members of the team to complete post –assessment work, with training and ad hoc queries
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• Maintaining accurate time costing procedures
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• Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly meetings ensuring that these are dealt with promptly
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• Ensuring full compliance with file management and internal quality standards
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• Contributing to internal training and the ongoing development of costs management processes
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Key Skills Required:

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• Costs Law Expertise — 3+ years’ experience drafting Inter Partes and Legal Aid bills with strong CPR knowledge.
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• Bill & Budget Drafting — Skilled in IP bills, LAA 3- & 6-column bills, costs budgets, schedules, and breakdowns.
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• Negotiation & Replies — Confident negotiator with the ability to draft clear, persuasive Points of Reply.
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• Assessment & Part 8 — Experienced in preparing matters for detailed assessment and understanding Part 8 procedure.
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• Client Advice — Provides accurate, commercially focused advice with strong professional judgment.
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• Advocacy — Advocacy experience desirable; own-advocacy capability is an advantage.
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• Technical Skills — Strong MS Excel and Office skills; Costs Master knowledge beneficial.
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• Autonomy & Teamwork — Manages own caseload confidently while contributing effectively within a team.
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• Target Driven — Works efficiently and consistently meets achievable performance targets.
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On offer is a competitive salary, real opportunities for progression and a supportive team environment.

Note: By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company.