About Us
Calculus is a specialist legal costs business and proud to
be part of the Switalskis Group.
For over 20 years, Calculus has built a strong reputation
for delivering expert legal costs services and advice to law firms across the
UK. In 2026, Calculus joined the Switalskis Group, creating an exciting
platform for continued growth while retaining the specialist expertise, client
focus and quality service that have been at the heart of the business since day
one.
Joining Calculus means becoming part of a team where legal
costs is our sole focus. You'll work alongside experienced professionals in a
collaborative and supportive environment, helping clients maximise costs
recovery and achieve the best outcomes for their clients.
As part of the wider Switalskis Group, you'll also benefit
from the backing of a larger organisation with a strong people-first culture,
excellent career development opportunities and ambitious plans for the future.
The Role
We're looking for a number of additional Costs Draftsman to join the team at Calculus.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience
in legal costs who is looking to further develop their career within a
specialist costs practice. You'll work closely with experienced Costs Lawyers
and Draftspersons, supporting a range of claimant matters with a particular
focus on serious injury and clinical negligence work.
This role would suit someone who has experience drafting
formal bills, but is not yet undertaking advocacy work.
What We're Looking For
We're keen to hear from candidates who have experience
working within a legal costs environment and who are looking to build upon
their existing knowledge and skills.
The successful candidate will have:
- Experience
of drafting formal bills of costs within a law firm or costs practice.
- A
good understanding of the costs process and the Civil Procedure Rules.
- Strong
interpersonal, organisational and administrative skills.
- Excellent
attention to detail.
- The
ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.
- A
positive, proactive approach and willingness to learn.
- Experience
using costs software and case management systems would be advantageous.
What You'll Be Doing
Responsibilities will include:
- Drafting
Bills of Costs and supporting documentation.
- Reviewing
files and collating documents required for costs proceedings.
- Preparing
chronologies and other supporting information.
- Drafting
Points Reply.
- Supporting
Costs Lawyers and Draftspersons with ongoing casework.
- Liaising
with clients, solicitors and other stakeholders.
- Updating
case management systems and maintaining accurate records.
- Undertaking
legal and costs-related research where required.
- Providing
general administrative support across a varied claimant costs caseload.
Location & Working Arrangements
We are open to candidates across the UK and offer flexible
working arrangements, including hybrid and remote working options.
You'll be joining a collaborative and supportive team with
access to excellent training, development and progression opportunities within
both Calculus and the wider Switalskis Group.
Apply Now
If you're looking to build a career in legal costs with a
respected and growing specialist business, we'd love to hear from you.
Click the link below to submit your application and a member
of our team will be in touch. For any questions about the role, please contact Recruitment@Switalskis.com.