Costs Draftsman

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom AJACO Full time

**Job Title**:Costs Draftsman

**Job Type**:Contract/ Temporary

**Duration**:11 months

**Rate**:£ 19 per hour

**Location**:London

**IR35 Status**:In scope

**Security Clearance**:BPSS Check will be required before starting

**Description**:
Deal with all aspects of costs on cases. Responsible for the assessment and payment of adverse costs on behalf of client departments. Maintain a personal costs case load. Draft statements and bills. Negotiate settlements. Deal with adverse costs claims. Draft points of dispute and or replies. Attend detailed assessment hearings and prepare budgets.

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**Job Type**: Temporary contract
Contract length: 11 months

**Salary**: £19.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Experience**:

- Public Sector: 2 years (required)
- Costs Draftsman: 2 years (required)



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