Average Costs Lawyer salary in the UK

Location: UK Wide (This role is on a mostly remote basis) Salary: Up to £45,000 (DOE), we are open to discussion on this for more experienced candidates Benefits: 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, the option to buy and sell holidays, hybrid working, a flexible working environment, company pension, sick pay, life assurance, employee assist program and many moreWe are currently looking for a Costs Lawyer / Costs Draftsman to join our team in Cardiff (the team works from Cardiff, but the role is to mostly work from home so could be based anywhere in the country). The role will involve: Drafting Bills of CostsDrafting Costs BudgetsDrafting N260 Statements of CostsProviding costs advice to clientsNegotiating Bills and Budgets with Opposition PartiesPreparing Points of Dispute and RepliesAttending Court for Costs Management Hearings and Detailed Assessment HearingsPreparing and filing Part 8 and Interim Payment Applications. You’ll also have experience of using CostsMaster / idraft software and if you hold membership of the Association of Costs Lawyers then that would be great, but it’s not essential. So why should you want to join us? Well, if you’re 2 years+ experienced Costs Lawyer then we think that we can offer you; personal development, promotion and career progression - somewhere you can learn from very experienced Costs specialists and really hone your trade in this specialist area. We have a small but genuinely friendly and hard-working team who are all keen to work together to achieve the best results possible and provide a genuinely high-quality service. But this small team is part of a national law firm, so you get the best of both worlds - a friendly team who all know each other and work towards a common goal where you’re going to get hands on experience from an early stage, but with the backing of a growing and well capitalised law firm. So, if the above sounds like you, then we’d like to hear from you. Either click the link below to apply. Diversity and Inclusion: At Simpson Millar we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the advert, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or for other roles in our firm. At this time, we are not requiring agency assistance with this vacancy. If external support is required, the role will be released by individual invite to specific agencies on our PSL. Any speculative candidates sent to Simpson Millar will be considered a gift and no fees will be applicable.

Costs Lawyer / Draftsperson | National Law Firm Situated in the heart of Cardiff, this firm is seeking a diligent and experienced Costs Draftsperson to enhance their esteemed Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Team.This permanent, full-time contract boasts a competitive salary of up to £60,000 per annum, reflecting the significance and impact of the role within the organisation.The firm prides itself on its innovative and progressive approach, balancing this with a personalised service that has garnered numerous accolades. The appointed Costs Draftsperson will be instrumental in drafting and negotiating costs, providing robust support throughout the lifecycle of legal cases, and delivering strategic advice on developments in legal costs.Key responsibilities include the meticulous drafting of Bills of Costs, preparation of Points of Dispute and Replies, and managing costs claims across a spectrum of values and sectors. The role demands active participation in Costs and Case Management Conferences, Application Hearings, and Detailed Assessments, as well as the preparation of Precedent H and R Costs Budgets.The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of two years' experience in costs drafting, either in-house or with an external provider, and will have completed a Costs Lawyer Professional Qualification or its equivalent. A proven ability to navigate high-pressure environments and meet stringent deadlines, KPIs, and SLAs is essential. The role requires a team player who can also excel independently, managing a diverse caseload with minimal supervision.Exceptional communication skills, a passion for cost work, and a commitment to delivering a superior service are paramount. The role demands meticulous attention to detail, superb problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in core skills such as numeracy, literacy, and Microsoft Excel.Contact Rob at TSR Legal in complete confidence.

Job Title: Costs Lawyer or Costs DraftspersonLocation: Manchester (Hybrid)Salary: Circa £60,000Full TimeAbout the Client Claimant case loadClinical Neglgigence and PI cases mostly About the Role Drafting Bills, Budgets, Replies, Negotiations About the Right Applicant At least 2 years experience in law costsExperience with either claimant or defendant costsExperience with a civil costs caseload Benefits Hybrid workingPension and Medicare schemeCompetitive salary If you are interested in this role or any others, please don't hesitate to reach out to  myself at  and I will be happy to discuss in greater detail.