Specialist Claimant Costs Practice · Legal Costs

Costs Consultant

Technically strong Costs Consultant joining a growing specialist claimant practice, supporting expanding Court of Protection and Private Client teams.

Leeds, Liverpool or Carlisle Flexible hybrid 3+ years (claimant-side)

Key Highlights

  • £28,000-£40,000 DOE
  • Flexible hybrid model
  • Genuine progression within a quality-focused firm
  • Modern case management (Costs Master)

About the Opportunity

Due to sustained growth and increased Court of Protection and Private Client workload, the firm is appointing a technically strong Costs Consultant to support its expanding specialist teams. The role offers genuine progression within a structured, growing business that prioritises quality over volume.

Responsibilities

  • ·Manage claimant costs files cradle to grave
  • ·Draft Bills of Costs
  • ·Prepare Budgets and draft Points of Reply
  • ·Conduct negotiations
  • ·Work closely with senior consultants on complex matters

What We're Looking For

  • ·3+ years' costs experience, claimant-side only
  • ·Comfortable handling Court of Protection and/or Private Client costs
  • ·Must run files independently
  • ·Strong drafting competency with budgets, Points of Reply and negotiations
  • ·Detail-oriented with strong technical precision
  • ·Commercially aware and client-focused

Benefits

  • ·Flexible hybrid model
  • ·25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • ·Health insurance
  • ·Death in service
  • ·Performance-based bonuses
  • ·Additional leave incentives