MPJ Recruitment Ltd
Costs Draftsperson
Location: Blackburn / Hybrid
Job Type: Full-time | Permanent
Salary: £30,000+ (DOE)
MPJ Recruitment are proud to be working in partnership with a growing and forward-thinking law firm to recruit an experienced Costs Draftsperson.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a modern, ambitious practice specialising in high-value and complex claims, including serious personal injury, medical negligence, housing disrepair, industrial disease, military claims, and road traffic accidents.
If you’re detail-driven, commercially aware, and confident managing the full costs lifecycle, this could be a brilliant next step in your career.
The Role
As a Costs Draftsperson, you’ll play a key role in maximising costs recovery and supporting fee earners across the business. Your responsibilities will include:
- Drafting Bills of Costs, Points of Dispute, and Replies
- Preparing both fixed costs and multi-track bills
- Negotiating settlements with opponents and insurers
- Assisting with detailed assessment proceedings
- Advising fee earners on costs strategy and recovery
- Managing deadlines and ensuring compliance with CPR requirements
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience in a legal costs role
- Strong knowledge of CPR and costs procedures
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
- Ability to manage a varied workload independently
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Experience in personal injury or civil litigation (desirable)
What’s On Offer
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Birthday day off after your first year of service
- Ongoing training and clear career progression opportunities
- Pension scheme and additional staff benefits
- Annual awards and end-of-year celebrations
- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
Apply today through MPJ Recruitment to find out more about this opportunity.
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