My client are a established reputable legal company located in Bootle, Liverpool. Due to business growth we are now seeking Law Costs Draftsman to join the team.

Responsibilities to include:

To prepare bill of costs for detailed assessment

To prepare cost claims for submission to opposing solicitor and the Courts

To undertake negotiations

To prepare Statement of Costs for summary assessment

To prepare and costs budgets

To prepare Points of Dispute and Replies

To prepare applications for interim Costs Certificates and preparing hearing bundles for detailed assessment

To represent the Claimant at hearings for Assessment of costs or Costs budget hearings

To assist in drafting High Costs Case Plans for submission to the Court/Third Party Representatives etc.

To liaise and advise with fee earners and support staff in relation to any costs related query

Drafting estimates of costs to accompany Allocation Questionnaires and Pre Trial Checklists

Drafting statements of costs (N260 s)for summary assessment

Conducting negotiations re costs issues

Draft Notices of Commencement to serve bills of costs on paying parties

Drafting points of dispute and replies to points of dispute

Attending detailed assessment hearings

Undertaking other duties reasonably required by partners or senior management

About you:

Minimum of 1-2 years experience of Cost Draftsman experience

Costs negotiations experience

Able to demonstrate strong administrative and organisational skills

Excellent communication skills including oral and written presentation skills

Additional information

Monday Friday Office based

Training and progression opportunities

Dress Down Fridays

Opportunities for funding of LPC courses

Training contracts

Attractive bonus scheme

Breakfast club on the last working day of the month

Medicash

Staff performance incentives