Senior Law Costs Draftsman

Location
Leeds
Salary
£30000 - £45000 per annum
Posted
20 Oct 2016
Closes
17 Nov 2016
Ref
115286ra
Practice Area
Corporate
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Senior Law Costs Draftsman
Leeds


Due to growth I am currently recruiting on behalf of a highly reputable firm at their Leeds City Centre branch.

Applications are invited from ambitious Costs Lawyers and Solicitors looking for an opportunity to work within a quality legal firm. Candidates will be strong technically and possess the ability to see a costs matter through the cycle including the drafting of high value and complex bills.

Duties will include:

drafting budgets and attending CCMC
drafting bills in PI litigation, including serious injury and clinical negligence
drafting Points of Dispute
drafting Replies
preparing CLS Claim 1
negotiation
The successful applicant will have a full understanding of the CPR and must be a good negotiator. Experience of advocacy would be beneficial but not essential.


The successful candidate will be a senior member within a dedicated team, providing dedicated costs support for litigation lawyers across several UK based offices and external clients.

Please get in touch ASAP to discuss this further.