Junior Costs Draftsperson

A well-established firm with a head office in Altrincham and additional offices in London and Chester are looking for a Junior Clinical Negligence Costs Draftsperson. You will be part of an employee-owned firm that values inclusivity and empowers individuals to make impactful contributions. The firm's culture is rooted in kindness, collaboration, ambition, flexibility, and trust, providing an environment where you can thrive professionally and personally.ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Junior Clinical Negligence Costs Draftsperson, you will take instructions from fee earners, draft legal documents, negotiate case objectives, and manage budgets for clinical negligence cases. You will also prepare solicitor-client documents, negotiate settlements, and ensure compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules. This role offers a competitive salary and a benefits package that includes 25 days of holiday, a pension scheme, a healthcare cash plan, life assurance, and a bonus scheme.ABOUT YOUTo excel in this role, you should have proven experience in a similar position, strong time management, and task prioritisation skills. You must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, and general IT skills, with experience using Costs Master software. Excellent written and verbal communication, the ability to work under pressure, and a self-motivated, team-player attitude are essential. Strong analytical and organisational abilities will also be key to your success.NEXT STEPS?If this opportunity sounds of interest then please apply through the advert or contact Jack Grant at Thornton Legal directly on or . Stated PQE and salary levels are for guidance only.Thornton Legal is a specialist legal recruitment agency. We regularly recruit for international, national, Legal 500, regional and boutique law firms across Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, West Yorkshire and the West Midlands. Main locations include Liverpool, Chester, Preston, Manchester, Leeds and Shropshire. At Thornton Legal we work with partners, solicitors, paralegals and legal assistants across a range of practice areas including (but not exclusively) corporate, commercial property, residential property, employment, litigation, private client and family.