Costs Draftsman

5 months ago

Liverpool, United Kingdom NC Associates Full time

**Costs Draftsman / Liverpool / £30,000 - £42,000 DOE / Permanent / Excellent Benefits / Leading Organisation**

**Duties**
- Prepare bill of costs for detailed assessment
- Prepare cost claims for submission to opposing solicitor and the Courts
- Undertake negotiations
- Prepare Statement of Costs for summary assessment
- Prepare and costs budgets
- Prepare Points of Dispute and Replies
- Represent the Claimant at hearings for Assessment of costs or Costs budget hearings
- Assist in drafting High Costs Case Plans for submission to the Court/Third Party Representatives etc.
- Liaise and advise with fee earners and support staff in relation to any costs related query
- Drafting estimates of costs to accompany Allocation Questionnaires and Pre Trial Checklists
- Drafting statements of costs (N260’s)for summary assessment
- Conducting negotiations re costs issues
- Draft Notices of Commencement to serve bills of costs on paying parties
- Drafting points of dispute and replies to points of dispute
- Attending detailed assessment hearings
- Undertaking other duties reasonably required by partners or senior management

**Essential Experience Required**
- Minimum of 2-5 years’ experience of Cost Draftsman experience
- Experience in drafting bills of costs for Housing Disrepair and Japanese Knotweed Claims
- Costs negotiations experience
- Able to demonstrate strong administrative and organisational skills

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all applicants of identity, personal characteristics, or background.

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