Job Title: Costs Draftsman Department: Clinical Negligence, Personal Injury, Serious InjurySalary: Starting at £30K + Hours: Full Time, permanent Location: North West, Remote.
Occasional office attendance required but there are no set days you must go in. Job Reference: CWS341RESPONSIBILITIES* Manage a caseload of multi-track clinical negligence and personal injury costs files, including high-value and complex claims such as birth injuries, brain injuries, and other catastrophic matters.* Draft a full range of legal costs documents including Bills of Costs, Budgets (e.g., Precedent H/T), Points of Dispute (PODs), Replies, N260s, and Applications.* Prepare for detailed assessment proceedings and assess recoverable costs.* Provide clear and accurate costs advice and estimates throughout the lifecycle of each case.* Negotiating technical costs disputes, predominantly handling receiving party clinical negligence and personal injury cases.* Negotiate settlements with opposing parties and liaise with solicitors, external counsel, and other stakeholders to ensure swift and fair resolution.* Instruct counsel when required for advocacy or complex negotiation matters.* Maintain compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Legal Aid and Standard costs processes, and key performance indicators (KPIs).* Demonstrate excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational sk...