Costs Draftsperson

**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 their case.**

We are currently recruiting for a talented Costs Draftsperson to join our first class, specialist Compass Costs department, in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about the work they do, the service they provide and getting the best results for their clients.

The primary responsibility of the Costs Draftsperson/Lawyer is to play an active part in the provision of an effective costs service to the Serious Injury Practice.

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 full selves 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.

If you have got the talent, ambition and focus and are looking for a stimulating and rewarding career we would love to hear from you.
**Responsibilities to include**:
The primary responsibility of the Costs Draftsperson/Lawyer is to play an active part in the provision of an effective costs service to the Serious Injury Practice.

The duties will involve working with colleagues, on a combination of the following:

- Drafting Bills of Costs (including Precedent S Electronic Bills), N260’s, Schedules for JSM and Precedent H Cost budgets using costmaster
- Overseeing the Issuing of the Notice of Commencement and associated documents
- Dealing with budget negotiations
- Preparing Precedent R and Precedent T documents
- Providing appropriate technical advice to fee earners
- Negotiating and agreeing costs with paying party solicitors.
- Liaising with Fee Earners on the progress of their cases
- Preparing Points of reply
- Preparing matters for provisional assessment/Detailed Assessment
- Ensure financial targets are met
- Manage and support the development of team members, promoting continuous learning and improvement of skills as part of normal duties
**About You**:

- High degree of technical expertise in costs.
- Ability to develop strong and effective relationships with all stakeholders.
- 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 25 days holiday allowance plus the option to purchase an extra 5 days, pension scheme, health cash plan, life assurance and income protection insurance. The opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with an award
- winning law firm.