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Costs Draftsman/ Costs Lawyer

Clayton Legal
Posted 21 hours ago, valid for 18 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • My client is looking for a skilled Costs Draftsperson to join their Costs Team, requiring at least 3 years of experience in the field.
  • The role involves preparing bills of costs, budgets, and engaging in negotiations with opposing parties to manage legal costs efficiently.
  • Key responsibilities include providing cost estimations, assisting in budgeting, and supporting legal aid claims while attending assessment hearings as necessary.
  • The position offers a competitive salary along with a bonus scheme, generous holiday entitlement, and hybrid working options.
  • Additional benefits include ongoing professional development, a supportive work environment, and participation in an employee-ownership trust.
My client is seeking a skilled and motivated Costs Draftsperson to join their dynamic Costs Team. As a third-party representative, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient management of legal costs. Your responsibilities will encompass preparing bills of costs, schedules of costs, budgets, and replies, as well as engaging in negotiations with opposing parties. Collaborating closely with our fee earners, you will contribute to the timely and effective recovery of costs.Key Responsibilities
  • Provide clients with accurate estimations of potential costs associated with legal proceedings before cases commence.
  • Create detailed and precise bills of costs, outlining all expenses incurred during legal matters. This includes professional fees, disbursements, and other relevant costs.
  • Assist in costs budgeting, helping set and manage expected litigation costs as part of the case management process.Engage in negotiations with opposing parties or their representatives to resolve disputes over costs and reach settlements.
  • Support the assessment of legal costs when disputes arise, often appearing before a Costs Judge or Costs Officer in court.
  • Attend detailed assessment hearings to present compelling arguments for your client’s costs and address any contentious points.
  • In the context of legal aid, prepare claims for legal aid costs and represent clients during legal aid assessments.
Requirements
  • Ideally, a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a costs draftsperson.
  • Good understanding of CPR (Civil Procedure Rules), case law, and costs practice directions.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Commercial awareness.
  • Proactive and flexible approach to work.
  • Strong team player with a positive attitude.
  • Excellent client care skills.
What We Offer
  • Competitive Salary and Bonus Scheme
  • Generous Holiday Entitlement
  • Hybrid and Flexible Working Options
  • Supportive, Approachable, and Friendly Working Environment
  • Ongoing Professional Development and Training Opportunities
  • Range of Benefits, including pension, health cash plan, discounted gym membership, and more.
  • Employee-Ownership Trust: We are proud to be part of an employee-ownership trust.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.