Job Description
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.