Law Costs Draftsman

Location
Bolton
Salary
Competitive
Posted
21 Jun 2022
Closes
19 Jul 2022
Ref
1287978-1-GT-25
Practice Area
Commercial Litigation
PQE Level
10+, 2-4, 5-7, 8-10
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
An experienced Law Costs Draftsman is required to join a leading law firm based in the heart of Bolton to deal with and negotiate costs on a range of matters primarily for commercial litigation cases both defending and recoveries.

As a law costs advisor you will be required to have a minimum of 2 years experience within a similar role either claimant or defendant with preparing Points of Dispute and considering replies experience.

The role is working a 35 hour week Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

Duties include

Responsible for management of own caseload using in-house case management system including timely and accurate maintenance of the system along with billing and management information – ensuring completeness of records in order to aid business decision making.
Delegation of tasks where available and appropriate to other members of the team.
Preparing points of dispute and considering replies.
Reviewing files.
Identifying strengths and weaknesses and preparing a document to reflect this.
Preparing cost strategy reports.
Settling costs.
Dealing with correspondence and telephone calls.
Undertaking periodic reviews of files in line with Client requirements.
Updating reports.
Meeting agreed performance targets.
Provide written updates by email or letter to clients detailing case activity to ensure that they receive up to date and accurate information about progress when requested.
Instruct Counsel or Costs Lawyer to attend Detailed Assessment or alternatively conduct own advocacy.
To ensure compliance with the SRA Code of Conduct