Claimant Law Costs Draftsman

Location
Birkenhead
Salary
Competitive + Benefits
Posted
31 Jan 2019
Closes
28 Feb 2019
Ref
351381/3/GT/5
Contact
Gemma Taylor
Practice Area
Financial Services, Insurance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Claimant Law Costs Draftsman.

A leading Merseyside law firm based in Birkenhead are currently looking to recruit an experienced Law Costs Draftsman to work alongside the firms Claimant costs Department. You will be working within a busy team and will be required to have previous law costs experience on the claimant side and excellent knowledge of costs specific CPR and protocol. You must be a self-starter who enjoys working within a fast-paced environment. The firm offer a competitive salary, great location with parking and an excellent benefits package.

You will assist with: -
  • Prepare & Draft Precedent H and Undertake Precedent R Negotiations.
  • Draft Formal Bills on Multi Track Cases.
  • Negotiate Costs on Formal Bills.
  • Draft both Points of Dispute and Replies.
  • Taking Files to Provisional/Detailed Assessment if necessary.
  • Manage a caseload of RTA Claimant costs cases.
  • Ensure that the quality of work produced is to the highest standard.
  • Negotiating settlement of costs.
  • Preparing bills and/or replies.
  • Proceeding with matters to a Provisional/Detailed Assessment.
  • Dealing with third party solicitors and insurers on a day to day basis over the phone, email and letter.
  • Maintaining the highest client care standards.
  • Administrative duties within the department.
 
For more information on this exciting Birkenhead law costs role, please contact Gemma Taylor. 0161 207 2000.