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Opportunities for Costs professionals
Realm Recruit is one of the only legal recruiters in the UK specialising in costs professionals. We understand that costs lawyers and draftspersons play a vital role in achieving strong commercial outcomes for firms, supporting growth and profitability. We recruit for some of the largest costs teams in the country and have an in-depth understanding of opportunities in this area.
We recruit for costs lawyers, costs draftspersons, costs advisors, billing and accounts co-ordinators, from junior to senior level, working as part of a large national costs team or as a standalone advisor within an independent or regional law firm.
If you’re a costs professional in the legal sector and considering taking the next step in your career, or a Partner or a hiring manager looking to expand your costs team, get in touch with us today.


Meet Kathryn, our specialist in costs recruitment
Kathryn joined us in January 2023 after working in the internal recruitment team at DWF as a Recruitment Resourcer.
Before moving into recruitment, Kathryn worked as a paralegal for six years, first handling defendant motor work and then dealing with claimant personal injury portal and off-portal claims.
How our Costs recruitment specialists can help you
Our narrow but deep focus allows us to get to know the costs lawyers and law firms we work with properly. Here’s why our specialist approach will benefit you in your job search...
We’ll give you an informed view of the market
We'll explain not only who is actively recruiting within costs, but also who’s looking to grow and the salaries and benefits on offer.
We’ll provide you with options that you wouldn’t necessarily know about
Because we’re ultra-niche, we have access to exciting opportunities that might not be advertised.
We’ll offer honest advice
Our understanding of the costs market means that we are well-placed to offer you fair and honest advice.
Take your next step in Costs Advisory
If you’re thinking of making a move, take a look at our latest jobs working in costs.
Costs Draftsperson – Four days from home – Reduced-hour week
£30,000 - £40,000
PermanentGet in touch
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