Costs Lawyer / Law Costs Draftsperson - Cardiff - Full Time

Costs Lawyer / Law Costs Draftsperson - Cardiff - Full Time
Location: Cardiff (hybrid working available)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: Competitive

A growing specialist Costs Team is seeking a Costs Lawyer or Law Costs Draftsperson to join its expanding Cardiff office. This is an excellent opportunity to work on some of the largest and most complex costs matters in England and Wales, supporting high value personal injury, group litigation and specialist claims.

The Role
Working as part of a dedicated costs department, you will be involved in a wide range of costs work, including:

• Preparing Bills of Costs for personal injury and commercial litigation matters
• Drafting Points of Dispute and Replies
• Preparing Costs Budgets
• Negotiating and mediating costs settlements
• Attending detailed assessment hearings and CCMCs where required
• Supporting internal teams across the wider firm on costs strategy and budgeting

This role offers exposure to large scale, complex and high profile cases, providing excellent development opportunities within a specialist environment.

Candidate Requirements
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience in a similar Costs Lawyer or Law Costs Draftsperson role
• Strong technical knowledge of costs law and procedure
• Proven drafting and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and IT skills
• Experience using Costs Master (advantageous but not essential)
• Ability to manage deadlines and work efficiently within a team
• A proactive, organised and detail focused approach

Benefits
The firm offers a supportive and collaborative working environment, including:

• Hybrid working
• Minimum 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional CSR days and birthday leave
• Pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional fees paid (where relevant)
• Local business discounts
• Employee referral incentives

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact:

Olivia Reed
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs, and applications are encouraged from people of all backgrounds and identities.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*