Legal Costs Negotiator / Draftsperson

• Managing your own caseload of RTA Claimant fixed-cost matters with confidence and ownership
• Reviewing and negotiating costs claims promptly and proactively
• Developing and applying effective strategies for disputed claims
• Working closely with fee earners and management to support case progression
• Providing clear instructions to our in‑house legal costs litigation team
• Supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive team environment
• Preparing Precedent U cost schedules for Trial and Disposal hearings
• Building strong working relationships with Third Party Solicitors and insurers
• Reviewing client balances and working with our finance team to ensure SRA Accounts Rules compliance
• Meeting performance targets while maintaining quality and consistency

• Strong working knowledge of legal costs and the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), including Pre-Action Protocols
• Confidence in assessing fixed-cost arguments and responding with well-reasoned counterpoints
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach
• Comfortable working with numbers, particularly in assessing and calculating costs
• Strong time-management skills, with the ability to stay organised in a fast-paced environment
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to meet objectives efficiently

Experience with case management systems is advantageous but not essential

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working model
• 2 x Volunteering days to support charitable initiatives
• Matched Giving – up to £250 matched for personal charity fundraising for a registered charity
• Medicash cash plan – claim back dental / physio / optical appointments
• My Medicash App – including access to rapid digital physiotherapy and skin cancer screening assessments plus fitness videos and wellbeing tools
• Discounts and cash back on travel and shopping through Medicash extras
• Life Assurance Scheme (4 x salary)
• Pension scheme
• Active network of Wellbeing Champions – providing mental health support
• Training and development opportunities
• Funded social events to connect with your colleagues
• Dress for your day policy