Junior Costs Draftsperson/Trainee Costs Lawyer

  • Job Reference: JO0000007094
  • Date Posted: 3 February 2026
  • Recruiter: Ryder Reid Legal
  • Location: London
  • Salary: On Application
  • Sector: Paralegal
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time

Job Description

Junior Costs Draftsperson/Trainee Costs Lawyer| Leading UK Law Firm | London | Hybrid

Role overview: The firm is seeking a Junior Costs Professional to join its Costs team within the Disputes Group. This is an excellent opportunity for a developing costs specialist to gain hands-on experience supporting high-quality contentious matters within a leading law firm.

Key responsibilities:

  • Assisting with the preparation of bills of costs
  • Assisting with costs budgeting
  • Supporting senior costs lawyer
  • Assisting costs risk at different stages of litigation

Qualifications: Candidates must have prior costs experience ideally from a law firm, government department or within a costs agency. This role is best suited to someone who is aiming to become a Costs Lawyer (either completing or planning to complete the Costs Lawyer Qualification).

Benefits:

  • Flexible hybrid working (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)
  • Competitive annual salary

Application Process: For further information and to apply, please submit your CV. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted.

We look forward to receiving your application!