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Costs Draftsperson

IPS Group
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A leading UK law firm is seeking a Costs Draftsperson to join their established Costs Department, which has over 40 professionals.
  • The ideal candidate should have between 12 months to 5 years of experience in claimant costs within personal injury, either in-house or with an external provider.
  • The role involves drafting budgets and preparing bills for high-value personal injury and clinical negligence cases.
  • The position offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000, depending on experience, along with hybrid working options and various benefits.
  • This opportunity provides excellent career development prospects, including potential support for ACL qualifications or training contracts.

Role OverviewWe are representing a leading UK law firm in their search for a Costs Draftsperson to join their well-established Costs Department, consisting of over 40 professionals. This role is a fantastic opportunity to assist senior case handlers with a broad range of drafting needs, including budget work.You'll be working on high-value cases within personal injury and clinical negligence, and will be part of a thriving in-house team. The position offers excellent career development prospects, including potential support for ACL qualifications or training contracts for the right candidate.Candidate Profile/Experience NeededThe ideal candidate will have between 12 months to 5 years' experience in claimant costs within personal injury, either in-house or with an external costs-drafting provider. The key skills and experience needed for this role include:

  • Preparing bills and supplementary documents for fast track and multi-track cases, particularly for detailed assessment.
  • Experience in budget drafting.
  • Strong communication and drafting skills, particularly around Precedent H, R, Q, and formal bills.
  • A good working knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules and the Detailed Assessment process.
  • The ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What's on Offer

  • competitive salary up to £50,000, depending on experience.
  • Hybrid working model.
  • 23 days holiday (rising to 26 with service).
  • Private medical insurance and death-in-service benefits.
  • A variety of social and wellness initiatives, including sports teams and firm-wide events.
  • Active training and career development culture with opportunities for progression.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious Costs Draftsperson to develop their career with a firm known for its supportive, inclusive, and dynamic work environment.Apply NowTo be considered for this legal costs position based in Manchester please get in touch with a recent CV as soon as possible.

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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.