Costs Draftsman
- Recruiter
- Interlink Recruitment Limited
- Location
- England, West Midlands, Birmingham
- Salary
- £25000 - £45000 per annum
- Posted
- 11 Apr 2019
- Closes
- 09 May 2019
- Ref
- LR/11475/JS
- Job Title
- Law Costs Draftsperson
- Practice Area
- Litigation
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
A top ranked law firm are seeking a proactive Costs Draftsman/Lawyer to join their highly reputable personal injury and clinical negligence team which boasts an envious national reputation and is consistently ranked as a leading department in its field.
Responsibilities:
* Preparation of detailed costs budgets in accordance with court directions and timetable;
* Preparation of detailed bills of costs, schedules for agreement, estimates of costs, statements of costs for summary assessment and Legal Aid Agency claim forms relating to Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence claims;
* Drafting Replies to Points of Dispute and entering into costs negotiations;
* Lodging/submitting bills and claims for assessment by the courts or Legal Aid Agency as appropriate;
* Providing advice and support in relation to costs and funding to fee earners as needed;
* Attending and undertaking advocacy, where appropriate, at detailed assessment and costs management hearings.
About You:
* Previous experience in a legal costs role;
* Knowledge of costs law and practice;
* Knowledge of the Legal Aid Agency Costs Regulations;
* Ability to understand and formulate legal argument;
* Excellent IT skills, including CostsMaster software.
If you're interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If you are starting your job search and your CV isn't quite ready or indeed if this job isn't quite right for you, please contact Louis Rosenthal on 0161 214 6116 for a confidential discussion on your career.
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