Law Costs Draftsman

6 days ago


Lostock, United Kingdom G2 Legal Limited Full time

An experienced Law Costs Draftsman is required to join a leading law firm based in Bolton to deal with large loss multi-track claims and deal with high value claims for costs.
As a law costs draftsman you will be required to have a minimum of 2 years experience within a similar role either claimant or defendant with preparing Points of Dispute and considering replies experience.
The role is working a 35 hour week Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
Duties include
- Review the background facts & circumstance of the claim
- Assess & value the costs claim presented
- Prepare a settlement strategy and advice to the client (with guidance and assistance from senior team members where required)
- Progress each file from receipt of instructions to resolution dealing with all aspects of drafting, negotiating and reporting
- Capture and complete the settlement data and feedback any interesting or unusual features of the case / settlement to senior team members

Opportunities to conduct advocacy will be available if desired



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