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Costs Draftsperson / Costs Lawyer

Everpool

Posted 21 days ago, valid for 3 days

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland NE19 2BG, England

£60,000 - £72,000 per annum

Full Time

Health Insurance

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The Costs Draftsperson / Costs Lawyer position is a full-time, permanent role based in the North East, offering a salary of up to £60,000 DOE.
Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in costs, preferably in litigation, private client, or court of protection.
The role includes drafting bills of costs, preparing costs budgets, and managing a caseload of complex matters.
Benefits include health insurance, a bonus scheme, fully funded professional study opportunities, and 25 days of paid holiday per year.
The position allows for hybrid or remote working with flexible hours and emphasizes client care and team development.

Costs Draftsperson / Costs Lawyer Full Time, PermanentUp to £60,000 DOENorth EastHybrid or Remote Working Our client is a well-respected Costs Firm who pride themselves on client care and development of their team. We are looking for experienced Claimant Costs Draftspersons’ / Costs Lawyers who preferably specialise in litigation, private client or court of protection and want to continue to grow their costs careers. Job Details and Benefits:

Full time, permanent
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm (flexible working available)
Hybrid or remote working with fortnightly meetings to one of their modern offices in the North of England.
Competitive salary, Health insurance, Bonus scheme, Ability to earn extra bonus through business development, Death in service benefit, Pension
Fully funded professional study opportunities, networking opportunities, CPD training events all paid for.
Christmas party, Regular days/nights out
Interesting & varied work, Supportive & friendly team, Strong Client base
25 days paid holiday per year plus + bank holidays + Xmas Shutdown

Main duties and responsibilities:

Drafting bills of costs (using CostsMaster drafting software) in both traditional and electronic (Precedent S) format
Preparing Costs Budgets in form Precedent H in accordance with Departmental requirements/workstreams
Managing your own caseload dealing with complex matters.
Client care and business development

What we need from you:

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in costs – inhouse or external costs.
Experience in bill drafting, budgeting and negotiations.
Knowledge of Costsmaster
Desire to grow and develop.
Happy to discuss consultancy arrangements for the right candidate.

If you feel the Costs Draftsperson / Costs Lawyer position may be for you or you are interested in finding out further information, please contact Joe at Everpool Recruitment by email or call . Alternatively, you can apply to this advert and someone from the Everpool Legal Costs team will be in touch.

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