Costs Draftsperson Location: Manchester Office (Hybrid Working Available) The Opportunity: Our client is a top 100 leading law firm based in Manchester city centre who is now seeking a skilled and experienced Costs Draftsperson to join their dynamic Costs team. Based in their Manchester office, with the option for remote work up to 2 days a week, this role offers the chance to work within a leading law firm known for its commitment to client satisfaction and staff development. The Role: As a Costs Draftsperson, you will handle a diverse caseload involving Claimant Personal Injury work. Your responsibilities will include drafting Bills of Costs, Replies, Points of Dispute, Costs Budgets, Negotiations, and providing advice for a variety of cases including Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence, Court of Protection, Commercial, and Solicitor/Client matters. Key Responsibilities: - Delivering an effective, timely, and efficient service to the firm’s clients. - Communicating professionally and courteously with clients. - Maintaining high service standards and client satisfaction. - Managing your own caseload from start to finish. - Staying updated on all aspects of costs law and the Civil Procedure Rules. - Handling a variety of cases including drafting Bills of Costs, Replies, Points of Dispute, Costs Budgets, Negotiations, and providing Advices. Candidate Requirements: - Proven experience dealing with Claimant Personal Injury work. - Expertise in drafting Bills of Costs and negotiating costs in Personal Injury cases. - Excellent attention to detail. - Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritize tasks. - Confident communicator with the ability to work collaboratively with fee earners at all levels within the Personal Injury team. What We Offer: - Competitive salary - Annual bonus scheme up to 10% of gross earnings based on performance. - Hybrid working – office-based with up to 2 days remote work per week. - Additional competitive benefits Thank you for applying for this role, due to a vast amount of applications, Office Collective can only respond to successful candidates. We wish you the best of luck with your job search.