Costs Draftsperson

ACS are looking for a Costs Draftperson to join the Liverpool office of a well-established law firm on a full time basis.

Responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Understanding and utilising case management software and costs drafting software/programs
• Understanding and utilising different case law in disputes as and when necessary
• Keeping up to date with costs law and changes
• Providing quality work on an efficient basis ensuring SLA’s are met
• 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
• Undertaking negotiations and providing "from cradle to grave" service
• Preparing Replies to Points of Dispute
• Preparing Precedent H Costs Budgets
• Preparing Precedent R (budget discussion reports)
• Drafting Part 8’s
• Drafting Personal Assessment
• Drafting cost schedules for Disposal/Trial
• Drafting Estimate of Costs to accompany Listing Questionnaire
• Attaining and achieving set targets

Requirements of the candidate include:

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

All Applicants will be reviewed within the next working day and successful applicants will be acknowledged within 2 working days.

ACS Recruitment Consultants Ltd (www.acs-recruitment.co.uk) are the market leader within Legal Recruitment and we specialise in the placement of Qualified Solicitors, Legal Executives, Paralegals, Legal Secretaries and Support Staff at all levels.