ACS are now recruiting a Cost Draftsperson to work in a law firm based in Birkenhead. The position will involve working within the firms Technical Costs Team dealing predominantly with RTA cases including Multi-Track and Fixed Costs Disputes.
Key Duties
- Dealing with Fixed Costs Disputes
- Taking files to Provisional/Detailed Assessment
- Preparing N260 Costs Schedules
- Drafting Estimates of Costs
- Preparing Points of Dispute/Replies
- Negotiating costs generally with own case load
- Attending hearings including Detailed Assessments and CCMC
- Provide costs advice/guidance to fee earners as and when required
- Complete post Assessment work including agreeing figures and concluding Assessment process
- Drafting of bills of costs (Electronic & Paper)
- Preparing Precedent H Budgets
- Dealing with Part 8 matters
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of CPR and Case law
- Experience of preparing New Electronic Bills a must
- Track record of dealing with high value Multi-Track cases
- Ability to deal with third party solicitors and insurers on a day-to-day basis
- Able to maintain the highest client care standards
- Experience with working within a team environment
- Ability to prioritise workloads
- Min of 3 years’ experience as a Costs Draftsperson/Costs Lawyer
- Knowledge of Case Management Systems, training will be given
- Good knowledge of IT working with Word and Excel
For more information on this role please contact [email protected]
