22 July 2026
Key requirements
Qualified Costs Lawyer or Costs Draftsman with a law degree, LPC and/or CILEX qualification and experience gained in a litigation environment within a Costs team Experience handling your own costs caseload from start to finish, including costs negotiation and applying up-to-date knowledge of LAA Costs Assessment Guidance, the CPR and relevant legislation Strong attention to detail Excellent analytical and organisational skills
The role
Burges Salmon is seeking a Costs Lawyer with 1+ years of experience to join their Litigation practice in Bristol, United Kingdom. This role is within the Dispute Resolution team, focusing on managing costs and budgets for high-value and complex disputes.
What you'll do
- Prepare and manage key costs documents, including client cost estimates, court costs budgets, bills of costs/N260s, points of reply/dispute, allocation questionnaire estimates and pre-trial checklist estimates
- Manage court budgets on high-value, complex matters, working closely with legal teams and supporting negotiations, CCMCs, Notices of Commencement and Detailed Assessment Hearings where required
- Provide technical costs guidance to fee earners
- Support wider costs and budgeting projects with finance and technology teams
- Contribute to internal training and process improvements
- Maintain accurate time recording
- Ensure compliance with file management requirements
- Support the ongoing effectiveness of the costs management process
What we're looking for
Qualified Costs Lawyer or Costs Draftsman with a law degree, LPC and/or CILEX qualification and experience gained in a litigation environment within a Costs team
Experience handling your own costs caseload from start to finish, including costs negotiation and applying up-to-date knowledge of LAA Costs Assessment Guidance, the CPR and relevant legislation
Strong attention to detail
Excellent analytical and organisational skills
Ability to manage internal and external deadlines effectively
Professional, proactive and collaborative working style
Excellent client care skills
Confidence to work effectively with colleagues, other professionals and court services
Experience of criminal costs would be an advantage· nice to have
Benefits
Hybrid working model with flexible working options
Open to discussing flexible working, full time or part time working patterns
Hiring contacts
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