Costs Draftsperson

Location
Liverpool
Salary
£25000 - £40000 per annum, Benefits: Benefits Package
Posted
07 Mar 2023
Closes
04 Apr 2023
Ref
1399474-1-LN-10-SP
Contact
Lewis Newton
Practice Area
Banking, Funds, Personal Injury
PQE Level
10+, 2-4, 5-7, 8-10, NQ
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
One of the North West's leading Legal practices is seeking to add a Law Costs Draftsperson to their team!
The firm specialises in Personal Injury, Defamation, Clinical Negligence, Professional Negligence, and Abuse, therefore this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a great team within a Liverpool Institution!
 
Duties in this role include, but are not limited to:
  • Drafting bills of costs (using CostsMaster drafting software)
  • Providing dedicated costs support to colleagues, both within the Department and the legal business
  • Working closely with colleagues and Department Manager within a team environment to ensure drafting expectations are achieved
  • Maintaining awareness of claim lifecycles and ensuring that service delivery is maintained
  • Ensuring colleague/management expectations and outcomes are met in a timely fashion
  • Identifying and adhering to department/group objectives
  • Showing initiative with ability to work within a team environment but autonomously (managing own caseload) and the capability to deal with complex matters
  • Liaising with colleagues to maintain departmental working practices and procedures
  • Understanding legal processes and documentation including internal case management system
  • Being passionate and enthusiastic about our work
  • Thinking independently and taking ownership of work
  • Being agile/responsive to work and adapting to change and evolution within the business
 
The ideal Candidate:
  • Degree level/Qualified Costs Lawyer (desirable)
  • Minimum 1 years’ experience in a Bill Drafting role
  • Proficient in using CostsMaster drafting software to draft bills
  • Excellent communication, organisation and research skills
  • Good understanding of the CPR, relevant legislation, case law and costs industry regulations
  • Experience of using Proclaim case management system (desirable)
 
To apply for this Law Costs Draftsperson opportunity, apply online with your updated CV or contact Lewis Newton at G2 Legal for further information today!

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