Cost Draftsman

Means Resource Talent Solutions Limited; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking law firm in Blackburn is seeking a Cost Draftsman to join their team. Responsibilities include preparing bills of costs, negotiating settlements, and ensuring accurate cost evaluations. The firm offers a supportive environment and various employee benefits, including 23 days of annual leave and private healthcare after one year.

Benefits

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Competitive salary dependent on experience

Private health care after 1 year's service

Milestone gifts with length of service

Pension contributions – minimum 3% employer contribution

Employee assistance programme

Regular social events

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in the field.
• Experience in handling Housing Disrepair Costs.
• Ability to deal with third party solicitors and insurers.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed bills of costs outlining all expenses and fees.
• Navigating the detailed assessment process with independent assessors.
• Preparing and advising on costs budgets for cases.

Skills

Knowledge of costs law

Negotiation

Time-management skills

Education

Costs Lawyer Professional Qualification

Job description

Our client is a forward-thinking law firm rooted in the heart of Blackburn. They specialise in delivering practical, accessible legal solutions with a personal touch. Whether supporting individuals or businesses, their goal is simple: to provide clear, honest, and reliable legal advice tailored to their clients’ needs.

Their team is made up of dedicated professionals who genuinely care about making a difference. They work collaboratively, value integrity, and believe in building long-lasting relationships with both their clients and their colleagues.

If you’re passionate about law, client care, and growing within a supportive, down-to-earth team, you’ll feel right at home with this company.

They are on the search for a Cost Draftsman.

Your Responsibilities:

• Preparing detailed bills of costs that outline all relevant expenses and fees.

• Navigating the detailed assessment process, which involves a formal review of the costs claim by an independent assessor.

• Negotiating with opposing parties to reach settlements or advocating for the firm's position in disputes.

• Preparing and advising on costs budgets, which outline estimated costs for a case.

• Evaluating costs for both clients and solicitors, ensuring accurate and fair recovery of fees.

• Maintaining accurate records and documentation related to costs claims.

Experience Required:

• A Costs Lawyer Professional Qualification or equivalent qualification

• At least 2 years’ experience is essential

• Experience in handling Housing Disrepair Costs

• Excellent knowledge of costs law and the Civil Procedure Rules

• Experience of drafting bills of costs, Replies, Points of Dispute and Costs Budgets (desirable)

• Ability to deal with third party solicitors and insurers

• Excellent organisation and time-management skills

Our clients benefits:

• 23 days annual leave, in addition to bank holidays (increases with length of service)

• Your birthday off

• Milestone gifts with length of service

• Pension contributions – minimum 3% employer contribution

• Private health care after 1 years’ service

• Employee assistance programme

• Regular events held by our Sports and Social Committee

• Social events – summer and Christmas

• Staff suggestion scheme to help build better ways of working

• Continuous learning and development opportunities

Remuneration and Work-base preference:

There is a competitive salary available for this position dependant on experience.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you please apply for immediate consideration.

About Us

Our specialist civil litigation solicitors are perfectly placed to help you when all other attempts at dispute resolution have failed. Should your case need to go to trial, we are committed to achieving the best result for you or your business.

We understand that civil litigation cases can be both a stressful and time-consuming problem for individuals and businesses. That is why we always aim to take the strain from you, handling a legal dispute on your behalf and allowing you to focus your attention on running your business successfully or getting on with daily life.

We specialise in PCP (Mis-Sold Car Finance) Claims, Cavity Wall Insulation Claims, Japanese Knotweed Claims, Business Energy Claims, Plevin Claims and Mis-sold SIPPS Claims. If you would like to make a claim for compensation, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our team, and we will advise you on your best course of action.