Cost Draftsperson

**Role -**Cost Draftsperson**

**Location -**Birmingham/Hybrid**

We are a dynamic and rapidly expanding law firm specialising in Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury, dedicated to delivering justice and fair compensation for our clients. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a skilled and proactive Cost Draftsperson to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a keen eye for detail and strong drafting skills to play a pivotal role in our operations.

In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the preparation and management of detailed costs budgets and bills of costs, ensuring that costs are accurately drafted and recovered in line with the latest legal standards. You will work closely with our legal teams, providing essential support and contributing to the firm's success by maximising cost recoveries and advising on cost-related strategies.

**Why Join Us?**
- Growth Opportunities: Be part of a firm that values professional development and offers clear pathways for career advancement.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a team of passionate professionals who are committed to achieving the best outcomes for our clients.
- Impactful Work: Contribute to cases that make a significant difference in the lives of individuals affected by clinical negligence and personal injury.

**In return Fletchers offers**:

- 35 hours working week
- 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, you also have an option to purchase up to 3 extra days holiday per year, until you long service award the 3 days after your 5th, 7th, and 9th full year of employment
- Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice option
- Life Assurance Policy
- Medicash policy to cover some dental, optical and other medical expenses
- Company sick pay
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
- Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balance
- Varied calendar of funded company social events (check out Fletchers Group on LinkedIn)
- Monthly voucher awards**for winning nominees
- A genuinely supportive and friendly culture
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

**Main Responsibilities**:

- Preparation of detailed bills of costs, costs schedules and costs estimates.
- Review of opponents points of dispute and preparation of replies.
- Preparation of costs budgets.
- Reviewing opponents costs budgets, preparing BDRs, Precedent Ts and entering into negotiations.
- Potential to attend CCMC hearings.
- Ensuring that the quality of work produced is to the highest standard.
- Management of daily workloads as well as achieving service level agreements.
- Be able to work to deadlines and prioritise matters to ensure targets are delivered.
- Ensuring that the Client is regularly updated as to the current situation on matters;
- Ensuring that care is taken to ensure good working relationships with internal colleagues;
- Being responsible for maximising the firms profitability whilst maintaining the highest Client care standard;
- Adhering to the firms policies.
- Any other duties as reasonably required by the business.

**Essential Skills and Experience**:

- Proven experience of drafting bills of costs and costs budgets
- Experience of Proclaim
- Experience of Cost Master
- Organisational, planning and communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Good general IT skills
- Time management
- Ability to use initiative
- Working effectively within a team.
- Attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines

**About Fletchers Group**

Fletchers is a fast-growing, dynamic law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with outstanding rankings in both _The Legal 500_ and _Chambers & Partners_. Following several strategic acquisitions, weve evolved into the Fletchers Group, with ambitious plans for continued growth and innovation.

We work across England, with offices currently in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Bolton, Southport, Newcastle, Reading, Birmingham, Northampton and Cambridge. We believe we offer our colleagues the best hybrid and flexible working practices, balancing working from home with time collaborating and socialising with colleagues in our modern offices.

We aspire to be the best place to work in the legal sector.

Our workplace culture is inclusive, informal, and supportive, with a strong focus on colleague wellbeing and happiness. We are proud to offer some of the best hybrid and flexible working arrangements in the industry because we understand that balance drives performance.

At Fletchers, we also value connection and collaboration. We create exciting opportunities for teams to come together and thrive. Whether youre starting your career or aiming for leadership, youll find a clear path to progress and development here from apprenticeships and professional qualifications to senior roles and Partnership.

We seek out a broad range of challenging, high-quality legal work, e