Law Costs Draftsman

Location
Liverpool
Salary
£25000 - £35000 per annum, Benefits: Benefits Package
Posted
11 Jan 2023
Closes
08 Feb 2023
Ref
1381870-1-GT-2-SP
Contact
Gemma Taylor
Practice Area
Funds
PQE Level
10+, 2-4, 5-7, 8-10
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced Law Costs Draftsman in join an expanding multi-service law firm based in Liverpool City Centre.  You will be working within a friendly team managing own caseload from cradle to grave from a cost perspective.

Strong knowledge of case law and Civil Procedure rules, as well as an ability to meet targets and work under pressure with a workload high turnaround is desirable. 

The firm offers competitive salary bandings, a generous benefits package, and flexible working hours.

Duties include:
  • Drafting Bills of Costs and N260 cost schedules (electronic bill drafting is desirable but not necessary)
  • Preparing Precedent H Cost Budgets and Budget Discussion Reports
  • Undertaking cost negotiations and maximising cost recovery
  • Providing advice and guidance to fee earners on cost issues
  • Issuing Part 8 proceedings and drafting N252s for formal bill service
  • Preparing Points of Dispute and Replies
  • Ability to risk assess offers and utilise case law to resolve disputes
  • Dealing with provisional/detailed assessment hearings including preparing bundles
  • Post-assessment work including calculation of assessment figures and oral reviews

To register your interest in this brilliant opportunity, apply online with an up-to-date CV or contact Gemma Taylor at G2 Legal for more information today!

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