Join Australia’s Leading Legal Costs Consultancy Lawyer/ Costs Consultant – Victoria & Sydney Locations: Sydney & Melbourne | Hybrid & Remote Consultancy Available Engagement Type: Full-Time Consultancy

Salary/Consultancy Fee: Competitive, based on experience and engagement model

About Pattison Hardman Costs Consultants For over 35 years, Pattison Hardman has been the trusted name in legal costs consultancy, advising Australia's top-tier law firms, and boutique practices. We've successfully handled some of the country's most complex and high-value cost disputes, consistently delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients.

The Opportunity

We are seeking experienced Lawyers or Costs Consultants to join our expanding professional team in Victoria and New South Wales. This role offers a blend of intellectual challenge, professional autonomy, and versatile working arrangements. You'll work on high-profile commercial litigation, personal injury, and complex civil matters while enjoying the support of Australia's most experienced costs consultancy team.

Key Responsibilities:

•Prepare detailed bills of costs, objections, replies, and reviews

•Provide advice on costs recoveries

•Prepare expert advice on security for costs and gross lump sum applications





•Draft and review disclosure documents and costs agreements

•Liaise with legal teams to deliver quality outcomes

Your Background:

•Qualified Lawyer or experienced Costs Consultant. Whilst previous experience in the drafting of bills of costs and other costs documents is advantageous, applicants with demonstrated prior legal exposure in practice, especially from litigation background are welcome to apply

•Strong knowledge of Uniform Law, UCPR, and jurisdiction-specific rules

•Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills

•Ability to manage workload independently while working within a collaborative consultancy model

What We Offer:

•Flexible working arrangements – hybrid or fully remote

•Opportunity to work on complex, high-value matters

•Supportive and experienced national consultancy team

•Competitive salary or consultancy fee structure

•Professional development and career progression

Apply Now Send your CV and a short cover letter to Kelly El Hitti, Office Manager, at [email protected] We are accepting applications on a rolling basis, so early submissions are encouraged.

📌 Lawyer/Costs Consultant (Sydney)
🏢 Pattison Hardman
📍 Sydney