Costs Lawyer
Oculus Legal Group · Manchester, England ·
Job Description About the Company We’re working with a leading Legal 500 ranked national law firm with a strong reputation in claimant work. With a genuinely people focused culture and a commitment to high-quality, meaningful legal work, they are continuing to grow their specialist costs team.
About the Role This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Costs Draftsman / Costs Lawyer to join a busy and expanding national team based in Manchester. You’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative environment where your expertise is valued and your development actively encouraged.
Responsibilities Drafting and preparing Court of Protection Bills of Costs for assessment Providing clear, practical advice and taking instructions from clients throughout the process Supporting wider costs drafting requirements across the business, including inter partes Bills of Costs where required Offering technical guidance and support to fee earners Contributing to the development of junior team members through mentoring or training (where appropriate) This role offers exposure to a varied and evolving caseload within a highly regarded national costs function.
Qualifications Minimum 2 years’ experience in costs drafting (in-house or external supplier background) Required Skills Strong understanding of legal processes and costs procedures Experience using IT systems and time recording tools Ability to manage a busy caseload and competing deadlines with strong attention to detail A proactive and adaptable approach to changing priorities Excellent communication skills with a confident, professional manner Preferred Skills ACL qualification or equivalent legal qualification (e.g.
CILEX) Exposure to multiple legal departments or wider costs disciplines Pay range and compensation package 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with option to purchase additional leave) Competitive, flexible pension scheme Two paid volunteering days per year Westfield Health membership with medical cashback and Aviva Digital GP access Strong focus on wellbeing and mental health support Flexible hybrid working through a “Flexible by Choice” approach (role dependent) Equal Opportunity Statement This is a chance to join a growing Legal 500 firm with a strong claimant focus, where collaboration, development, and quality of work genuinely matter.
You’ll be part of a team that values expertise, encourages progression, and supports a healthy work-life balance.