Law Costs Draftsman
- Recruiter
- G2 Legal Limited
- Location
- Bolton
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 21 Jun 2022
- Closes
- 19 Jul 2022
- Ref
- 1287978-1-GT-25
- Job Title
- Law Costs Draftsperson
- Practice Area
- Commercial Litigation
- 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
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