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Costs Lawyer / Draftsperson

Hewitts Solicitors
Posted a day ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Bishop Auckland, Durham DL13 2QN

Salary

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A well-established law firm in County Durham and Teesside is seeking an experienced Costs Lawyer/Draftsperson.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 3-5 years of Costs Draftsperson experience, particularly in Personal Injury, Family, and Court of Protection work.
  • The role involves managing the firm’s costs work, including preparing bills of costs and engaging in negotiations for settlements.
  • The position offers a salary of £45,000 per year along with additional benefits such as extra leave during Christmas and for birthdays.
  • Strong administrative, organizational, and communication skills are essential for this role.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our well established Law firm based across County Durham and Teesside. We are looking for a diligent, confident, self-motivated and experienced Costs Lawyer / Draftsperson.

This is a bespoke role within the organisation and you will be expected to independently manage the firm’s costs work, both private and legal aid.

Responsibilities to include:

  • To prepare and submit family bill submissions on CCMS
  • To prepare bills of costs for detailed assessment
  • Deal with the processing of Family High Case Cost bills
  • Prepare cost claims for submission to the opposing solicitor(s) and the courts
  • Undertake negotiations re costs issues
  • Chase outstanding costs/disbursements
  • To prepare Statements of Costs for summary assessment
  • To prepare costs budgets and budget discussion reports
  • To hold budget discussions / negotiations with other parties, and conduct cost management hearings
  • Prepare Points of Dispute and Replies
  • To prepare applications for interim Costs Certificates and hearing bundles for Detailed Assessment
  • Attend detailed assessments and engage in effective negotiations for settlements
  • To liaise and advise with fee earners and support staff in relation to any costs related queries
  • Draft estimates of costs to accompany Allocation Questionnaires and Pre Trial Checklists
  • Draft statements of costs (N260’s) for summary assessment and new Fixed Recoverable Costs Schedules
  • Draft Notices of Commencement
  • Serve bills of costs on paying parties

About you:

Minimum of 3-5 years’ of Costs Draftsperson experience

  • Experience in drafting bills of costs for Personal Injury, Family and Court of Protection work
  • Experience of legal aid billing including CCMS and High Case Costs
  • Able to demonstrate strong administrative and organisational skills
  • Excellent communication skills including oral and written presentation skills

Additional benefits include:

  • Additional leave over the Christmas period
  • An additional day of leave for your birthday
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Discounted conveyancing fees
  • Funded social events
  • Support for and involvement in charity events and activities

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