Law Costs Draftsman

Location
Manchester
Salary
£25000 - £40000 per annum
Posted
30 Aug 2016
Closes
27 Sep 2016
Ref
JC117721
Contact
Jamie Chinnock
Practice Area
Personal Injury
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Law Costs Draftsman / Costs Lawyer - 5yrs+ experience - South Manchester

Are you an experienced law costs draftsman with over 5 years experience of drafting bills of costs within civil litigation looking to join a well established law costs practice based in south Manchester?

This is a fantastic opportunity for skilled law costs specialist to be a part of well-established, reputable costs practice.

Your role as law costs draftsman will be to manage a case load of predominantly civil inter partes work consequently they must possess a sound knowledge of CPR and experience in the preparation of costs budgets.

You will have a proven track record, demonstrating excellent technical ability and a desire to produce top quality work along with outstanding customer service skills. 

The ideal candidate for this position with have demonstrable experience of independently managing a busy caseload and proven negotiating skills. ACL membership is desirable (not essential). 

Advocacy experience would be a distinct advantage although not essential.

Those who can bring with them new business or who are willing to be involved in new business development will be at a distinct advantage. Similarly those with experience of CostsMaster will hold an advantage.

The salary offered is negotiable depending on experience.