Job Description

CARTER Burnett is delighted to be recruiting two new Trainee Costs Lawyers to support the continued growth of our team in Manchester.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with a degree-level qualification and a strong interest in building a career in the legal sector.

As a Costs Lawyer in training, you'll play a vital role in helping solicitors and law firms recover the legal costs they are entitled to following litigation. The work combines elements of law, negotiation and advocacy. It is an ideal role for someone who is analytical, detail-oriented and a confident communicator.

Previous legal experience would be advantageous, but is not essential for the role as full training will be given by our experienced Law Costs professionals.

Areas of practice

Personal Injury

Clinical Negligence

Commercial Litigation

Responsibilities

During the training period, you will be taught how to conduct the following tasks so that you can carry them out independently.

Drafting Schedules of Costs

Drafting Bills of Costs

Negotiation

Prepare and issue of Part 8 proceedings

Consider Points of Dispute, assess offers and draft Replies

Preparing costs budgets and associated work

Remuneration & Benefits

Salary from 24,000 during two-year training period

Full-time position, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (35 hours per week)

25 days holiday per year & bank holidays

Additional holiday for your Birthday

City centre location

Modern working environment

Excellent career progression

Company pension

Friendly team

Casual dress

About you

Must be qualified to degree level & be willing to study further

Able to demonstrate strong administrative and organisational skills

Maintain good working relationships with external people and organisations

Excellent oral communication skills

Able to write clearly

Work to deadlines

Closing date is 5pm on 29 August 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Graduate

Pay: From 24,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Education:

Bachelor's (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 29/08/2025
Reference ID: CB - Manchester