Law Costs Draftsman

Location
Manchester
Salary
Competitive
Posted
03 Aug 2022
Closes
31 Aug 2022
Ref
1302740-1-GT-31
Practice Area
Debt Recovery
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 Manchester to deal with large loss multi-track claims and deal with high value claims for costs.
 
As a law costs draftsman 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
  • Review the background facts & circumstance of the claim 
  • Assess & value the costs claim presented
  • Prepare a settlement strategy and advice to the client (with guidance and assistance from senior team members where required)
  • Progress each file from receipt of instructions to resolution dealing with all aspects of drafting, negotiating and reporting
  • Capture and complete the settlement data and feedback any interesting or unusual features of the case / settlement to senior team members
 
Opportunities to conduct advocacy will be available if desired