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Junior Legal Costs Draftsman
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We are working with a specialist legal costs firm to find a Legal Costs Draftsperson / Costs Professional for an early to mid-career opportunity on a fully remote basis.
Overview
An opportunity has arisen to join a boutique, specialist legal costs firm as part of a planned growth phase. This role is ideal for someone at the early stage of their legal costs career who wants real responsibility, structured development, and a clear progression pathway, rather than being one of many in a large department. The firm operates a fully remote model and places a strong emphasis on quality, accountability, and long-term development.
The Role
You will join a small but growing costs team, working closely with the Director and taking ownership of files while being supported through hands-on training and 1 to 1 coaching. This is not a finished article role; it's designed for someone who wants to grow into a more senior position over time, with the potential to step into team lead responsibilities as the firm continues to expand.
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- Drafting costs bills cradle to grave
- Managing your own caseload and meeting court deadlines
- Handling a mix of:
- Judicial Review bills (typically £30k to £60k),
- Exposure to high value commercial costs matters, including multi-million-pound bills
- Instructing clients and taking ownership of matters
- Maintaining strong organisation and case progression standards
- Working closely with the Director to develop technical ability and responsibility over time
About You
This role would suit someone who:
- Has 2 - 4 years of experience in legal costs (flexible for the right person)
- Is still developing but confident managing files with increasing autonomy
- Is motivated, organised, and self-driven
- Is open to learning and adapting to different ways of working
- Wants genuine progression rather than a static role
Academics
- A degree with a 2:1 or above is preferred
- Strong academic foundations are valued due to the technical and complex nature of the work
Experience in Judicial Review or commercial costs is beneficial but not essential, as training will be provided for the right candidate.
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Salary & Progression
- £30,000 to £35,000 per annum
- 6 monthly salary reviews
- Performance measured against a 3x salary billing benchmark
- Consistent over-performance leads to permanent increases in base salary
- No commission structure, progression is built into base pay
Working Pattern
- Fully remote
- Trust-based environment
- Emphasis on output, ownership, and meeting deadlines rather than micromanagement
Why This Role?
- Early exposure to complex, high-value costs work
- Direct access to a Director invested in your development
- Clear pathway toward increased responsibility and leadership
- Opportunity to grow with the firm rather than wait for progression
- Fully remote with long-term stability
Next Step
To register your interest in this role please submit an application or contact me direct.
Robert Bradley
Robert Bradley Senior Recruitment Consultant NMG Recruitment Ltd Telephone 07813 203610 Email robert@nmgrecruitment.co.uk
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