Law Costs Draftsman

G2 Legal

  • Bolton, Greater Manchester
  • £40,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
An experienced Law Costs Draftsman is required to join a leading law firm to deal with and negotiate costs on a range of matters primarily for commercial litigation cases both defending and recoveries.As a law costs advisor you will be required to have a minimum of 2 years’ experience within a similar role either claimant or defendant with preparing Points of Dispute and considering replies experience.The role is working a 35-hour week, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. The firm offers hybrid working; 4 days per week and 1 day in the office.Duties include
  • Responsible for management of own caseload using in-house case management system including timely and accurate maintenance of the system along with billing and management information
  • Drafting costs schedules, bills, proceeding through costs litigation if necessary
  • Preparing points of dispute and considering replies.
  • Identifying strengths and weaknesses and preparing a document to reflect this
  • Preparing cost strategy reports
  • Negotiating costs settlement
  • Dealing with correspondence and telephone calls
  • Provide written updates by email or letter to clients detailing case activity to ensure that they receive up to date and accurate information about progress when requested
  • Instruct Counsel or Costs Lawyer to attend Detailed Assessment or alternatively conduct own advocacy.
Company benefits:
  • 25 days’ annual leave
  • Birthday privilege day and Christmas shutdown
  • Holiday buy, sell and carryover scheme
  • 2 charity volunteering or pro bono days
  • Flexible, agile and home working
  • BUPA
  • Permanent health insurance
  • Flexible pension scheme
  • Medicash
  • Enhanced family leave policies
  • Life assurance
  • Annual travel season ticket loan
  • Dress for your day policy
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Financial contribution towards home working equipment
Apply online or contact Gemma Clarke at G2 Legal today.#G2BS

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