Job Description
Costs Draftsman / Costs Lawyer The candidate will report directly to the Manager. Draft/prepare inter partes bills of costs, costs budgets; and points of reply/dispute. Draft inter partes bills with Legal Aid element. Draft Claim1's, 1a's and VHCC/HCCP case. Draft estimates of costs to accompany Allocation Questionnaires and Pre-Trial Checklists. Negotiate Bills including attendance at CCMC's. Oversee the Issuing of the Notice of Commencement and associated documents. Attend upon Detailed Assessment Hearing as and when necessary. Provide technical / costs guidance to fee earners where required. Assist junior members of the team to complete post-assessment work, with training and ad hoc queries. Maintain accurate time costing procedures. Implement any recommendations made by the supervisor following monthly meetings ensuring that these are dealt with promptly. Ensure compliance with file management. Responsible for internal training and review the ongoing costs management process.
