COSTS DRAFTSPERSON

Are you a Costs Draftman (or woman) looking to move in to a progressive forward thinking firm in Liverpool? My client is looking for someone to join their vibrant team. Email to apply.

This firm offer a competitive salary package alongside some fantastic benefits including flexitime, discounted gym membership, 25 days holiday and much more.

Please find below, a brief outline of the requirements and responsibilities of the role:

• Drafting of Bills of Costs/negotiating and maximising costs received by the firm.
• At least three years' experience in Costs
• Key tasks and responsibilities
• Understanding the standard and indemnity basis of costs. With knowledge of predictive/portal and fixed cost regimes including what costs we are entitled to and at what stage
• Drafting formal Bills of Costs, N252 and advice
• Understanding and utilising case management software and costs drafting software/programs
• Undertaking negotiations and providing "from cradle to grave" service
• Providing quality work on an efficient basis ensuring SLA's are met
• Attaining and achieving set targets
• Understanding and utilising different case law in disputes as and when necessary
• Preparing Replies to Points of Dispute
• Preparing Precedent H Costs Budgets
• Drafting cost schedules for Disposal/Trial
• Drafting Estimate of Costs to accompany Listing Questionnaire

Responsibilities:

• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships
• Ability to present information simply and accurately, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work methodically to deal with a constant flow of work that requires a fast turnaround
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work
• Ability to work on own initiative and potential to work without supervision
• Ability to plan/organise work for yourself
• Ability to assist other team members when required.
• Numerate
• Good telephone manner
• Legible handwriting
• Computer literate
• Commitment to providing a high quality and speedy service to clients
• Highly motivated and willing to take on new challenges

Reed Specialist Recruitment is an Employment Agency and an Employment Business for permanent and temporary recruitment. In response to your application Reed will contact you by phone, email or SMS to discuss it and related opportunities. You can opt out at any time using the links provided.