Cost Draftsperson
ACS are looking for a Costs Draftsperson to join the Liverpool office of a well-established law firm on a full time basis.
Responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:
- Understanding and utilising case management software and costs drafting software/programs
- Understanding and utilising different case law in disputes as and when necessary
- Keeping up to date with costs law and changes
- Providing quality work on an efficient basis ensuring SLA’s are met
- Understanding the standard and indemnity basis of costs. With knowledge of predictive/portal and fixed cost regimes including what costs we are entitled to and at what stage
- Drafting formal Bills of Costs, N252 and advice
- Undertaking negotiations and providing “from cradle to grave” service
- Preparing Replies to Points of Dispute
- Preparing Precedent H Costs Budgets
- Preparing Precedent R (budget discussion reports)
- Drafting Part 8’s
- Drafting Personal Assessment
- Drafting cost schedules for Disposal/Trial
- Drafting Estimate of Costs to accompany Listing Questionnaire
- Attaining and achieving set targets
Requirements of the candidate include:
- At least three years’ experience in Costs
- Experience with Costs Master
- Experience with Proclaim
- Commitment to providing a high quality and speedy service to clients
- Highly motivated and willing to take on new challenges
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work
- Ability to work methodically to deal with a constant flow of work that requires a fast turnaround
- Ability to present information simply and accurately, both orally and in writing
- Ability to work on own initiative and potential to work without supervision
- Ability to plan/organise work for yourself
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships
- Ability to assist other team members when required.
- Good telephone manner
- Legible handwriting
- Computer literate
For more information on this role, please contact [email protected]
