Law Costs Draftsman

Location
Liverpool
Salary
Competitive
Posted
06 Sep 2022
Closes
04 Oct 2022
Ref
1303393-1-GT-31
Practice Area
Debt Recovery
PQE Level
10+, 2-4, 5-7, 8-10
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
A multi award winning law firm are currently looking to recruit an experienced Law Costs Draftsman to join the firm’s first class, specialist Costs department in their Liverpool Office. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about the work they do, the service they provide and getting the best results for their clients.
 
**The firm offer a mixture of office and home working**
 
You will be required to have previous law costs experience and be responsible for preparing indemnity schedules during litigation, and bills of costs for clients.
  
The firm are offering a competitive salary banding plus excellent benefits package including flexible agile working environment, 25 days holiday allowance plus the option to purchase an extra 5 days, pension scheme, health cash plan, life assurance and income protection insurance.
 
Duties include
  • Dealing with Solicitor to own client costs cases / advising on client contributions to legal costs
  • Drafting of bills of costs / indemnity schedules
  • Dealing with Fixed Costs disputes
  • Preparing points of dispute/replies
  • Provide costs advice/guidance to fee earners as and when required
  • Conducting negotiations
  • To liaise and advise fee earners and support staff in relation to a variety of costs matters