Costs Solicitor

• Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Hybrid and flexible working

Costs Solicitor / Draftsperson - Manchester - Up to £55,000 - REF 941071AF

A well-established national law firm is seeking a Costs Solicitor / Draftsperson to join its respected Costs & Advocacy team in Manchester. The department handles a wide range of commercial and personal injury litigation costs matters, from fixed recoverable costs and lower value disputes through to complex, high value cases.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Costs Solicitor / Draftsperson looking to take the next step into a varied role combining technical drafting, negotiation and advocacy in Manchester.

The Role:

• Handle costs files from instruction through to resolution
• Draft and review Costs Budgets, Bills of Costs, Points of Dispute and Replies
• Advise on budgeting, recovery, reserving and dispute strategy
• Attend CCMCs and application hearings
• Provide advocacy where required
• Negotiate settlements and costs agreements
• Deliver clear, commercially focused advice to clients and colleagues
• Work closely with experienced costs and litigation professionals
• This role offers strong exposure to both technical costs work and advocacy

About You:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in legal costs litigation
• Qualified Costs Solicitor (preferred)
• Experience acting for both Claimant and Defendant clients
• Confident in advocacy, including CCMCs and hearings
• Strong drafting skills across all key costs documentation
• Able to manage a varied caseload independently
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Organised, proactive and deadline-focused

Benefits:

• Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience
• 25 days plus bank holidays (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
• Company Pension
• Hybrid working
• Private medical insurance
• Death in Service / Critical Illness cover
• Access to retail discounts and nationwide entertainment offers
• Supportive working environment with clear progression
• Strong training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to build advocacy experience within costs