Costs Lawyer / Costs Draftsperson in Greater Bristol Area

Job description

Costs Lawyer/Draftsperson - Fixed Term Contract (9-12 months)

Join our Core Services team and make a splash in commercial costs

Are you a skilled costs professional looking for an exciting opportunity to work with high-quality commercial clients? We're seeking an experienced Costs Lawyer or Costs Draftsperson to join our collaborative team on a 9-12 month fixed-term contract.

What you'll be doing

You'll be working closely with Rachael Waring and our Core Services team, led by partner Ian Tucker, delivering costs services to our commercial clients. This isn't just about drafting – you'll be a strategic thinker who engages with senior lawyers and embraces technology to deliver the best outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing bills of costs, Form N260 and Precedent H for civil litigation matters
• Handling solicitor and client costs queries as well as third-party costs
• Inquiry costs caseload
• Working predominantly on commercial litigation (non-personal injury focus)
• Supporting and supervising a small team of paralegals (3 people)
• Collaborating with our Legal Project Management team
• Bringing fresh thinking and innovation to our costs practice

What we're looking for

For Costs Lawyers:

• Qualified costs lawyer with strong knowledge of costs law and practice
• Experience in civil/commercial litigation costs
• Strategic mindset with excellent client engagement skills

For Costs Draftspeople:

• 5+ years' experience in costs drafting
• Solid understanding of costs law and practice
• Experience in commercial litigation environments

For either:

• High degree of self-motivation and initiative
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior lawyers and support teams

What we offer

This role offers genuine flexibility – we're open to discussing part-time arrangements (3 or 4 days per week) and hybrid working, with expectation of semi-regular presence in the Bristol office. Our London and Edinburgh offices are also available for flexible working.

You'll join our fresh-thinking firm where quality work and quality of life go hand in hand. Our collaborative culture means you'll be supported by brilliant colleagues while having the opportunity to make a real impact on our practice.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will provide a fully accessible recruitment process. We encourage applications from people of all background and identities to apply.

Get in touch!

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Callum Carter (callum.carter@burges-salmon.com) for an informal and confidential conversation.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater Bristol Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

11-08-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English