Costs Draftsperson — Litigation, Manchester

Join a large Manchester litigation team as a Costs Draftsperson / Costs Lawyer / Solicitor working on a broad caseload including paying- and receiving-party costs and budgeting. The role covers costs arising mainly from personal injury defence work, with additional instructions from commercial, property, marine, aviation and professional indemnity matters.

Day-to-day responsibilities include assessing and negotiating fast‑track to multi‑track costs, preparing own-party and third-party budgets, pursuing costs recoveries and bill drafting. There is scope to work across different lines of work or to focus on particular areas according to experience and team needs.

The team offers a supportive environment with training and development opportunities and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

• Minimum c.2 years' experience in a costs environment (suitable for Costs Draftspersons, Costs Lawyers or Solicitors).
• Proven experience running costs matters for the paying party and preparing costs budgets.
• Advocacy experience and bill‑drafting skills desirable but not essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organisational and time‑management skills; ability to work to tight deadlines and as part of a team.
• Good IT skills and a flexible, client‑focused approach.