Job Description
Carter Burnett is delighted to be looking to recruit a new Trainee Costs Lawyer/ Trainee Costs Draftsperson to expand our current department based in Manchester.
Applicants must be qualified to degree level and have a keen interest in pursuing a career in the legal industry.
In essence, your role is to help Solicitors and Lawyers from external legal firms claim all the relevant Costs they are entitled when representing a client on a Case.
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
· 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 (Manchester)
· 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
The closing date for this position is 26/06/2026.
Job Types: Full-time, Graduate
Pay: From £24,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
Education:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
