Costs Draftsperson en Thompsons Solicitors

Are you an experienced Law Costs Draftsperson looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic Costs Team? We are seeking a highly skilled professional to join our Costs Department, working to maximise costs recovery and effectively manage a diverse caseload. This role involves handling PI Multi Track cases, including Serious Injuries, Asbestos, Clinical Negligence, and high costs matters, from the preparation of cost budgets to the preparation and negotiation of bills of costs in the detailed assessment process. 

In this role, you will be preparing Costs Budgets (Precedent H), Statements of Costs for Summary Assessment (N260s), Estimates, and Formal Bills of Costs. You will also be responsible for negotiating costs budgets and settling claims for costs on the best possible terms, as well as attending Costs CMCs, Detailed Assessment hearings and application hearings. Alongside managing all aspects of your own caseload in line with Costs Department protocols and service standards, you will also play a key role in supporting colleagues by providing day-to-day coaching and technical guidance as a “Supervision Buddy.”

We are looking for someone who is confident, able to work independently while also being an effective team player who can accept supervision when needed. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential, along with the ability to demonstrate persuasive advocacy and confident negotiation, supported by a professional telephone manner. The role requires excellent organisational and file management skills, a keen eye for detail, and competence in standard IT packages such as Outlook and Word. Ideally, you will bring at least two years’ successful experience in personal injury case handling or costs recovery in Multi Track matters, with a solid understanding of the CPR. Just as importantly, we value enthusiasm, commitment, accountability and trustworthiness, as well as a willingness to continue learning and developing through ongoing training.