Job Description

Department:

Costs

Reporting to:

Head of Costs

Salary:

Dependent on experience

Location:

Leeds / Roundhay

Job Type:

Full-time, Permanent

Join Oakwood Solicitors Ltd

Founded in 2001, Oakwood Solicitors has grown from a small local firm into a respected national law practice offering a wide range of specialist legal services to individuals and businesses across the UK.


With over 90 dedicated professionals based in North Leeds, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional client service, expert legal knowledge, and a personal, approachable style that sets us apart.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a

Junior Costs Draftsman

to join our expanding Costs Department.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking legal team, working across multiple practice areas including:


Personal Injury (RTA, EL/PL, Industrial Disease, Psychiatric Injury) Clinical Negligence Other civil litigation matters

The successful candidate will work closely with our experienced Costs team to draft accurate and compliant Bills of Costs and related documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Drafting Bills of Costs for detailed assessment Preparing Schedules of Costs, Estimates of Costs, and Statements of Costs for Summary Assessment Producing Precedent H and Precedent R documents Managing both paper files and a paperless case management system Liaising with fee earners and clients where required Maintaining accuracy and compliance with the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR)

About You

You will ideally have at least 1 year of experience in a costs role and be confident handling your own caseload with minimal supervision. You'll have a solid understanding of the CPR particularly costs rules, Part 7 and Part 8 litigation and be eager to further develop your expertise.

Essential Skills and Experience:

Minimum

1 year's experience

in costs drafting Strong knowledge of CPR and costs procedures Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy Good communication and organisational skills Ability to manage multiple deadlines efficiently Proficient in Microsoft Excel and CostMaster Experience with Proclaim Case Management System (advantageous but not essential) A positive attitude and commitment to professional growth

Why Join Oakwood Solicitors?

Competitive salary and benefits Supportive, inclusive work environment Genuine opportunities for career development and progression Training and mentorship from experienced Costs professionals Convenient Leeds (Roundhay) location with excellent transport links

How to Apply

If you're ready to take the next step in your legal career, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to:

recruitment@oakwoodsolicitors.co.uk

Why Oakwood?


Here at Oakwood Solicitors, we're not your average law firm - our team delivers a service which caters to you. From assessing your case through to completion, our staff have not only the knowledge and expertise, but also the compassion and understanding to put you at ease throughout the process.