Senior Law Costs Draftsperson

Role: Senior Law Costs Draftsman - Inter Partes Costs specialistGemini 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 UKs 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 departments success.As a senior member of the team, youll 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. Youll also play a key role in mentoring junior colleagues and driving best practice across the team.If youre 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: Reporting directly to the Manager and contributing to team-wide performanceDrafting / preparing inter partes bills of costs, costs budgets; and points of reply/disputeDrafting inter partes bills with Legal Aid elementDrafting Claim1s, 1as and VHCC/HCCP caseDrafting of estimates of costs to accompany Allocation Questionnaires and Pre-Trial Checklists.Conducting negotiations on bills, including attendance at CCMCsOverseeing the Issuing of the Notice of Commencement and associated documentsWorking to deadlinesAttendance upon Detailed Assessment Hearing as and when necessaryProviding technical / costs guidance to fee earners where requiredAssist junior members of the team to complete post assessment work, with training and ad hoc queriesMaintaining accurate time costing proceduresImplementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly meetings ensuring that these are dealt with promptlyEnsuring full compliance with file management and internal quality standardsContributing to internal training and the ongoing development of costs management processesKey Skills Required:Costs Law Expertise 3+ years experience drafting Inter Partes and Legal Aid bills with strong CPR knowledge.Bill & Budget Drafting Skilled in IP bills, LAA 3- & 6-column bills, costs budgets, schedules, and breakdowns.Negotiation & Replies Confident negotiator with the ability to draft clear, persuasive Points of Reply.Assessment & Part 8 Experienced in preparing matters for detailed assessment and understanding Part 8 procedure.Client Advice Provides accurate, commercially focused advice with strong professional judgment.Advocacy Advocacy experience desirable; own-advocacy capability is an advantage.Technical Skills Strong MS Excel and Office skills; Costs Master knowledge beneficial.Autonomy & Teamwork Manages own caseload confidently while contributing effectively within a team.Target Driven Works efficiently and consistently meets achievable performance targets.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.TPBN1_UKTJ