Costs Draftsman

1 month ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Optimal Solicitors Full time

Optimal Solicitors are a successful niche Legal Practice based in Manchester. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Law Costs Draftsman to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. We thrive on providing a great work culture for our friendly teams.

We are a multi-service law firm with a loyal and growing national and international client base. This is an exciting opportunity to join our professional, modern law firm with huge scope for progression. We recognise the importance of career development and provide a number of development opportunities to help you reach your goal.

This is a hybrid role with majority home working or you can choose to split your time between home/office. We have mandatory office attendance at least one day per month in Eccles, Manchester.

The Role

Duties include but are not limited to drafting bills, budgets and associated documentation as well as preparing for detailed assessment hearings. Advocacy experience is preferable as well as the use of Proclaim management system.

You will also be expected to be involved in marketing the department and growing the department further. Good commercial acumen of business targets is required. Excellent working environment with friendly team and family environment.

What We Offer in Return
- Home or office based working available
- Bonus scheme run each quarter, based on customer service
- 31 days annual leave (including 8 days bank holiday)
- Opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days annual leave
- Time off in lieu
- Time off for birthday
- Flexible working hours
- Company events
- £200 Net employee of the month bonus


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