Costs Draftsperson

Location
Birkenhead
Salary
£25000 - £35000 per annum, Benefits: Benefits Package
Posted
20 Mar 2023
Closes
17 Apr 2023
Ref
1403647-1-LN-12-SP
Contact
Lewis Newton
PQE Level
10+, 2-4, 5-7, 8-10
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
A great opportunity has arisen for an experienced Costs Draftsman/Lawyer to join a close knit team at an expanding National Law firm.

This is a hybrid role that is able to be done from either the Liverpool or Birkenhead offices. You will only be required to come into the office 2 days a week.

As part of the Technical Costs Team, You will be mainly dealing with Multi track RTA cases and as well as Fixed Cost disputes. This is a great opportunity for someone with previous experience handling high value cases and dealing with Insurers with the upmost care, all whilst being able to manage their own caseload effectively.

This role is ideal for anyone with 2+ years' previous experience in the above areas of practice.


Your main responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
  • Drafting of bills of costs (electronic and paper)
  • Preparing Precedent H budgets
  • Dealing with Part 8 matters
  • Dealing with Fixed Costs Disputes
  • Drafting Estimates of Costs
  • Preparing Points of Dispute/Replies
  • Negotiating costs generally with own case load
  • Taking files to Provisional/Detailed Assessment
  • Preparing N260 Costs Schedules
  • Attending hearings including Detailed Assessments and CCMC
  • Provide costs advice/guidance to fee earners as and when required
  • Complete post Assessment work including agreeing figures and concluding Assessment process
 
If this Costs Drafstperson role sounds like the opportunity for you, apply online with your updated CV or contact Lewis Newton at G2 Legal for further information today!

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