Job Description
Law Costs Draftsman / Costs Lawyer
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** Solicitors is currently recruiting for an experienced Law Costs Draftsman/Costs Lawyer to join our team. This is a permanent role, located nationwide.
Job Overview:
The Law Costs Draftsman/Costs Lawyer will report directly to the Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for drafting/preparing inter partes bills of costs, costs budgets; and points of reply/dispute, drafting inter partes bills with Legal Aid element, drafting Claim1’s, 1a’s and VHCC/HCCP case, drafting of estimates of costs to accompany Allocation Questionnaires and Pre-Trial Checklists, 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 to complete post-assessment work, with training and ad hoc queries, maintaining accurate time costing procedures, implementing any recommendations made by supervisor following monthly meetings, ensuring compliance with file management, and providing internal training and reviewing the ongoing costs management process.
Salary:
Competitive salary.
Key Skills Required:
2 years’ experience in costs / as costs draftsman Worked in a litigation environment and have some relevant legal experience gained within a Costs team Experience of handling your own costs caseload from start to finish Costs negotiation skills and experience Up to date knowledge of LAA Costs Assessment Guidance, CPR and legislation IT literate including knowledge of using costs drafting software e.g. Costsmaster Strong attention to detail Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges Previous proven supervisory experience an advantage but not requirement Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with other professionals and court services Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Excellent analytical and organizational skills Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment Experience in own advocacy is an advantage Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** Solicitors is currently recruiting for an experienced Law Costs Draftsman/Costs Lawyer to join our team. This is a permanent role, located nationwide.
Job Description:
As a Law Costs Draftsman/Costs Lawyer, you will be responsible for:
Reporting directly to Manager Drafting / preparing inter partes bills of costs, costs budgets; and points of reply/dispute Drafting inter partes bills with Legal Aid element Drafting Claim1’s, 1a’s and VHCC/HCCP case Drafting of estimates of costs to accompany Allocation Questionnaires and Pre-Trial Checklists. 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 Assist junior members of the team to complete post –assessment work, 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.
Skills & Experience Required:
2 years’ experience in costs / as costs draftsman Worked in a litigation environment and have some relevant legal experience gained within a Costs team Experience of handling your own costs caseload from start to finish Costs negotiation skills and experience Up to date knowledge of LAA Costs Assessment Guidance, CPR and legislation IT literate including knowledge of using costs drafting software e.g. Costsmaster Strong attention to detail Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges Previous proven supervisory experience an advantage but not requirement Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with other professionals and court services Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Excellent analytical and organizational skills Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment Experience in own advocacy is an advantage Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills
Salary & Benefits:
Competitive salary and excellent benefits package which includes:
25 days holiday bank holidays Pension scheme Private medical insurance Life assurance Income protection Season ticket loan Cycle to work scheme Childcare vouchers Discounted legal services Employee Assistance Programme Employee Recognition Scheme
Equal Opportunities:
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects
