Law Costs – Essex

The Role

• Prepare Bills of Costs and cost budgets

• Prepare costs estimates and supporting documentation

• Manage assessment and post-assessment work

• Draft Notices of Commencement, Points of Dispute, and Replies

• Negotiate costs with paying parties

• Advise fee earners and colleagues on costs-related matters

• Prepare appeals where required

• Monitor key deadlines and progress claims through to resolution

• Attend Detailed Assessment Hearings where appropriate

About You

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a legal costs role

• Experience with Clinical Negligence and/or Personal Injury matters

• Organised, commercially aware, and technically strong

• Excellent attention to detail and workload management

• Strong communication and numerical skills

What's on Offer

• Established and supportive legal team

• Hybrid working

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Performance-related bonus

• Enhanced family-friendly benefits

• Health and wellbeing support

• Life assurance

• Generous annual leave

• Opportunities to develop within a growing practice

Why This Role

This role offers a stable, supportive environment for an experienced Legal Costs Draftsperson to take ownership of their work and contribute significantly to the team.