Costs Draftsperson

1 week ago

Stretford, United Kingdom Anakin Seal Legal Full time

A costs draftsperson is required to conduct their own caseload working for this national costs team at a top 50 UK law firm. The role can be based in either Liverpool or Manchester.

Role OverviewThe role involves management of a caseload to include drafting schedules of costs, negotiating settlement, dealing with costs budgets and adverse and recovery costs claims on multi track cases. This role is to support the specialist health division and the litigation they conduct throughout the UK. There are 2-3 vacancies available because of the significant continuing growth of this department.

Candidate ProfileThe firm is seeking and costs draftsperson with the following experience/characteristics:

  • Proven experience handling your own caseload. The job requires someone who can predominantly work autonomously.
  • Must have experience drafting points of dispute, points of reply, costs budgets and bills of costs.
  • IT literate.
  • Previous experience of dealing with costs in clinical negligence cases would be ideal, but those with experience in other areas will be considered.

What's on offer?On offer with this legal costs opportunity is:

  • Chance to join an expanding team at a recognised and established national practice. The health team in particular has seen significant growth and this is expected to continue.
  • The firm was already at the forefront of offering remote and flexible working and will facilitate this going forward.
  • You will join a firm that has a commitment to promoting a happy working environment with clear paths for promotion, excellent benefits and CSR support.

Apply NowTo be considered for this costs draftsperson role based in Manchester or Liverpool please get in touch with a recent CV as soon as possible.

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