Our client are a busy multi-disciplinary practice based in Preston City Centre who specialise in civil litigation cases. They have been growing their costs department and are looking to add a further draftsperson to join their successful and dynamic teams. You can expect development, progression and recognition. Plus a fantastic team!Salary: £40,000 - £48,000Responsibilities:The role involves management of a caseload to include drafting schedules and bills of costs, negotiating settlement, dealing with costs budgets and preparation for cost hearings.Candidate Profile:They seek a draftsperson with at least two years' exposure who possesses the following experience and characteristics:Caseload Management: The ideal candidate should have a good foundation experience of efficiently managing their own caseload, demonstrating the ability to work autonomously.Drafting Expertise: Essential to the role is a proficiency in drafting cost schedules, bills of costs, costs budgets, and all necessary supplementary documentation required for detailed assessment hearings.Preferred Experience: Candidates with prior experience handling costs in civil litigation cases will be given preference. However, we are open to considering applicants with experience in other areas.Key Tasks:· Preparing Costs Budgets· Drafting Bills of costs for assessment by the court· Preparing Costs Estimates and Schedules· Drafting Points of Dispute and Replies to Points of Dispute· Negotiating with relevant parties· Undertaking other duties reasonably required by directors or senior managementKey Details:Full time, permanentMostly remoteSalary bracket above, negotiable for right candidateWhy join this firm?This is a very unique opportunity with very strong career progression opportunities. This firm are professional, have growth in front of them and have been extremely successful in their work so far. A great team, with a big opportunity to make a mark.
