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# Legal Aid Costs Draftsman at Law Firm
**Job Summary** Law Firm is seeking a dedicated and talented Legal Aid Costs Draftsman to join their team. The successful candidate will report directly to the Manager and be responsible for drafting inter partes bills of costs, costs budgets and points of reply/dispute. They will also be required to negotiate bills, oversee the issuing of the Notice of Commencement and associated documents, provide technical/costs guidance to fee earners, and maintain accurate time costing procedures.
**Key Responsibilities** - 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.
**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
**Salary & Benefits** Law Firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package. This includes an attractive bonus structure, generous holiday allowance, and a comprehensive range of employee benefits.
**Equal Opportunities** Law Firm is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies.
If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please visit our website and apply using our online process for your application to be considered.
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THE ABOVE VACANCY.
## Legal Aid Costs Draftsman at Law Firm
Law Firm is seeking a dedicated and talented Legal Aid Costs Draftsman to join their team nationwide. With competitive salary and benefits, the successful candidate will be responsible for drafting inter partes bills of costs, costs budgets, and points of reply/dispute, as well as handling their own costs caseload from start to finish.
**Job Summary** Law Firm is looking for a Legal Aid Costs Draftsman to join their team. The successful candidate will report directly to the Manager and be responsible for drafting inter partes bills of costs, costs budgets, and points of reply/dispute. They will also be required to negotiate bills, oversee the issuing of the Notice of Commencement and associated documents, provide technical/costs guidance to fee earners, and maintain accurate time costing procedures.
**Key Responsibilities** - 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
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