Costs Draftsperson

Do you have previous costs drafting experience? Do you have good knowledge of CPR and have the ability to build strong relationships? If so, then we may have the perfect role for you

We have an exciting opportunity for a **Costs Draftsperson** to join Slater and Gordon, where you will be responsible for preparing indemnity schedules during litigation, and bills of costs for clients.

**About Slater and Gordon
**Slater and Gordon are a leading consumer law firm, and our mission is to give people easier access to world class legal services. We are a legal services business powered by technology and led by people that support customers in every step of theircase.**

Client service is at the heart of Slater and Gordon and we take pride in the impressive headlines we generate, demonstrating our range of work and the relentless pursuit of justice by our Solicitors.

At Slater and Gordon Lawyers (UK) we are inclusive. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. We believe diversity drives innovation. So, we’re building a culture where difference is valued. Our culture motivates our employees to give their fullselves to the job and invest in the company’s future. Our people see value in their work and are eager to do well in their roles. Our values ensure that all our employees are working towards the same goals.

**Responsibilities to include:
- Dealing with Solicitor to own client costs cases / advising on client contributions to legal costs
- Drafting of bills of costs / indemnity schedules
- Dealing with Fixed Costs disputes
- Preparing points of dispute/replies
- Provide costs advice/guidance to fee earners as and when required
- Conducting negotiations
- To liaise and advise fee earners and support staff in relation to a variety of costs matters

**About You:
- Hands-on, with a “can-do” attitude, demonstrating drive, discipline, patience and flexibility
- High degree of accuracy, excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail, but capable of identifying and resolving wider issues.
- Well organised with an ability to prioritise and manage conflicting demands effectively.
- Clear and influential communicator, able to address different types of audiences in appropriate ways, both written and verbal.
- Genuine enthusiasm for providing a high standard of client service and an ability to promote a positive attitude.

**Company Values:
Our values provide the framework for how we engage with our colleagues, customers, and stakeholders. These behaviours and values must be demonstrated in the role and across the business.
- We do what we say we will
- We own it, we sort it
- We don’t wait, we create
- We respect and encourage each other
- We make time to live

**What we offer in return:
We offer a flexible agile working environment, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package including:

- **Hybrid working** - _must live a reasonable distance to commute to the office _
- 25 days holiday allowance plus the option to purchase an extra 5 days
- Pension scheme
- Health cash plan
- Life assurance
- Income protection insurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eyecare vouchers

and many more

Slater and Gordon also support and encourage you with developing your career with an award
- winning law firm.