Costs Draftsman
- Manchester
- £35,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Key Responsibilities:
- Drafting & Documentation: Prepare and draft bills of costs, including Precedent S Electronic Bills, N260's, Schedules for JSM, and Precedent H Cost Budgets using Costmaster software.
- Issuing Notices: Oversee the issuing of Notice of Commencement and associated documents.
- Budget & Cost Negotiations: Negotiate and agree costs with paying party solicitors, handle budget negotiations, and prepare Precedent R and Precedent T documents.
- Stakeholder Communication: Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing expert advice and guidance on costs matters.
- Assessment & Replies: Prepare Points of Reply and support matters for provisional/detailed assessments.
- Proven experience in drafting legal costs documents, including Precedent S, N260, and Precedent H.
- Strong knowledge of Costmaster software and other legal cost management tools.
- Ability to effectively communicate and negotiate with stakeholders, including paying party solicitors.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
- Good organizational abilities to handle multiple cases and deadlines.
- Hybrid Working: 2 days per week in the office (must be within reasonable commuting distance).
- Work-life Balance: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
- Generous Benefits Package:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Option to buy/sell up to 5 days of annual leave.
- Employee Referral Scheme and Group Incentive Plan (annual bonus).
- Health & Wellbeing Programs: Gym discounts, private medical insurance, cycle-to-work scheme, and more.
- Life assurance cover, workplace pension, and discounts at over 700 services including cinema tickets, food, travel, and high street stores.
- Continuous Career Growth: You'll receive support for ongoing professional development, including funding for external qualifications and training courses.
- Award-Winning Firm: Join a firm that invests in your career, offering access to internal learning resources and development opportunities.
- Integrity: Upholding the highest legal standards and delivering exceptional customer service.
- Collaboration: Fostering a supportive, team-driven environment.
- Innovation: Continuously improving and evolving our approach to legal costs management.