Law Costs Draftsperson

4 weeks ago


StratforduponAvon, Warwickshire, United Kingdom 360 Recruitment Full time

At 360 Recruitment, we are seeking a skilled Drafting Specialist for Law Costs to join our client's established costs department.

This role will involve supporting senior case handlers with their drafting requirements, working in an assisting capacity. The successful candidate will have experience of preparing bills and supplementary documents for Detailed Assessment on fast track & multi track cases, as well as budget drafting experience.

The ideal candidate will possess 3 to 5 years' experience working either in house or for an external supplier of costs drafting services. They will have a working knowledge of the Civil Procedures Rules and Detailed Assessment process, as well as analytical skills and attention to detail.

The role offers excellent career development prospects for the right candidate, with opportunities for training contracts or support through the ACL qualification.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supporting costs case handlers with a full range of drafting requirements.
  • Drafting formal bills for Detailed Assessment.
  • Drafting N260 statements of costs.
  • Preparing risk assessments.
  • Assisting with drafting Budgets.

Essential Criteria:

  • 2 to 5 year's personal injury claimant costs experience.
  • Completion of a legal qualification (LLB, GDL, LPC).
  • Drafting skills associated with completing Precedent H, R and Q and finalising formal bills.
  • Experience of working to target.
  • You will have a flexible approach and be able to respond to rapid changes in working schedules and priorities.
  • Working knowledge of the Civil Procedures Rules and Detailed Assessment process.
  • Analytical skills and attention to detail are essential.
  • The role involves the use of IT systems and therefore computer literacy, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, is essential.

Desirable Criteria:

  • Experience of using Proclaim Case Management System and Costs Master software.
  • Experience of working in house.

Benefits:

  • The starting salary for Cost Draftsperson is £30,000.
  • Standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30am Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday.
  • Working from home is available after probation.
  • 23 days holiday a year, rising to 26 days (3 days reserved for Christmas closure of the office).
  • 3 holiday buy backs per year after 1 year of service.
  • Extra day's holiday for your birthday after 2 years' service.
  • Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service.
  • Death in Service - 2 x salary.
  • Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget.
  • Active training culture and various groups and events such as Diversity & Inclusion.
  • Netball / Football team, 10km Manchester team and more.
  • Enhanced Maternity Leave payment if you have over 1-year tenure.
  • Other benefits including Employee Assistance Programme, free fruit & annual flu jab.


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