Costs Draftsman – Greater Manchester – Up to £50,000
The Role
This is a superb opportunity to join a leading Top 100 UK law firm specialising in Personal Injury / Clinical Negligence claims and Commercial Litigation.
Due to the development and expansion of the firm’s Costs team, they are now seeking to appoint a Costs Draftsman to work alongside its existing team to assist in driving forward a resilient and varied legal practice.
The ideal candidate will have 2+ years experience as a Costs Draftsperson / Costs Lawyer ideally handling a range of Personal Injury / Clinical Negligence matters including drafting bills of costs and negotiating costs. You will have excellent knowledge of costs law and the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR).
The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to train into other Costs areas including Commercial Litigation and Court of Protection.
The Candidate
- Costs Draftsman with at least 2 years experience is essential
- Excellent knowledge of costs law and the Civil Procedure Rules
- Experience of drafting bills of costs, Replies, Points of Dispute and Costs Budgets
- Ability to deal with third party solicitors and insurers daily
- Excellent organisation and time-management skills
- Excellent client client skills
- Professional and effective communication with individual and business contacts
The Benefits & How to Apply
- Competitive basic salary– up to £50,000 depending on experience
- Fully remote position
- 32 days annual leave, rising to 35 days with service (including bank holidays)
- Ongoing training and development including an annual promotion structure
- Market leading bonus structure
- Accessible to public transport (transport links to tram, train and bus routes)
Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.
Contact Roya Ratcliffe Retained Consultant – INDRR
Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07494 821 014
Email: Roya.Ratcliffe@williamjamesrecruitment.com
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