Costs Lawyer / Costs Draftsperson

Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors, a leading firm with over four decades of experience representing ordinary people during extraordinary events, is seeking an experienced Costs Lawyer / Costs Draftsperson to join our dedicated team. We pride ourselves on providing first-class legal assistance driven by a commitment to our strong ethical values. Our team works diligently to ensure that individuals and organisations receive the utmost support and guidance through their legal challenges. As a Costs Lawyer / Costs Draftsperson, you will play an essential role in our commitment to excellence, managing costs effectively to support our clients' needs and ensuring transparency in legal billing. If you have a strong background in costs litigation and a passion for client advocacy, we want you to join us in our mission to uphold justice and provide exceptional service to our clients. This is not just a job, but a chance to make a meaningful impact in the legal field, where your skills will contribute to the ongoing success of our clients and the firm as a whole.

• →Drafting and preparing detailed bills of costs and cost budgets
• →Advising on costs implications and strategy in legal proceedings.
• →Conducting costs negotiations and settlements with opposing parties.
• →Managing costs recovery and ensuring compliance with legal cost procedures.
• →Keeping up to date with relevant costs law and procedural changes.
• →Liaising with solicitors and barristers to achieve the best possible outcomes

• Qualified Cost Lawyer or extensive experience in costs law.
• Strong understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) relating to costs.
• Experience in drafting bills of costs and costs budgets.
• Preparation of Points of Reply to Points of Dispute.
• Preparation of costs budgets.
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple cases efficiently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in legal costing software (CostsMaster) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Representing clients at detailed assessment hearings and other cost-related proceedings (desirable).