Job Description
Law Costs Draftsman / Costs Lawyer Duties: The candidate will be reporting directly to the Manager. Drafting/ preparing bills of costs/ N260’s; costs budgets; and points of reply/dispute. Negotiations of Bills including attendance at CCMC’s, Overseeing the Issuing of the Notice of Commencement and associated documents. Working to deadlines. Attendance upon Detailed Assessment Hearing as and when necessary. Providing technical / costs guidance to fee earners where required. Assisting junior members of the team with training and ad hoc queries. Maintaining accurate time costing procedures. Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly meetings ensuring that these are dealt with promptly. Ensuring compliance with file management. Internal training and reviewing the ongoing costs management process.
