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Costs Draftsperson

Everpool
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 9 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M230DU, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job title is Costs Draftsperson located in Manchester, UK, offering a full-time position of 39.5 hours per week.
  • The salary ranges from £30,000 to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • Candidates should have 2 to 10 years of experience in costs drafting, preferably within the claimant personal injury sector.
  • Responsibilities include drafting formal bills, preparing cost statements, and maintaining accurate client ledger information while adhering to deadlines.
  • Benefits include a hybrid working pattern, 23 days of holiday (increasing to 26), and additional perks such as private medical insurance.
Job Title: Costs DraftspersonLocation: Manchester, UKJob Type: Full-time, 39.5 hrsSalary: £30,000 to £50,000 per annum, dependent on experience  Role: We are seeking a skilled Costs Draftsperson to join our client’s esteemed costs department. This role will involve supporting senior case handlers by preparing formal bills and supplementary documents for detailed assessment across fast-track and multi-track cases.  Responsibilities:
  • Drafting formal bills for inter partes detailed assessment.
  • Preparing N260 statements of costs and risk assessments.
  • Completing Precedent S and Q documents and initiating Detailed Assessment proceedings.
  • Investigating disbursement liabilities and maintaining accurate client ledger information.
  • Working to WIP targets and adhering to deadlines set by supervisors.
  Person Specification:
  • 2 to 10 years' experience in costs drafting within claimant personal injury sector.
  • Legal qualification (LLB, GDL, LPC) desirable.
  • Proficient in drafting Precedent H, R, and Q, and finalising bills in Multi Track and budgeted cases.
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
  • Familiarity with Civil Procedures Rules and Detailed Assessment process.
  • Experience with Proclaim Case Management System and Costs Master software preferred.
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure in a dynamic team environment.
  Salary, Hours & Benefits:
  • Competitive salary (£30,000 to £50,000) based on experience.
  • Standard hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5:30pm, Friday 8:30am-5pm.
  • 3/2 hybrid working pattern post probation.
  • 23 days holiday (rising to 26) plus public/bank holidays.
  • Additional benefits include private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, death in service, and more.
 How to Apply:Interested candidates should submit a CV to  with "Costs Draftsperson Application" in the subject line and one of the team will be in touch.

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