Costs Draftsman

9 Jan

Location: Chester / Elsmere Port - Office based

Sector: Legal

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a well-established Law Firm based on the outskirts of Ellesmere port near Chester set in an idyllic business park.

My clients firm specialises in Personal Injury, Road Traffic Accidents, Credit Hire, Housing disrepair and EL/PL. They are seeking a diligent, confident, self-motivated, and experienced person to fill the role of Costs Lawyer / Draftsman.

Job Specification

To prepare bill of costs for detailed assessment
Prepare cost claims for submission to the opposing solicitor and the courts
Undertake negotiations re costs issues
To prepare Statement of Costs for summary assessment as well as prepare costs budgets
Prepare Points of Dispute and Replies To prepare applications for interim Costs Certificates and preparing hearing bundles for Detailed Assessment
To represent the Claimant at hearings for Assessment of costs or Costs budget hearings
To assist in drafting High Costs Case Plans for submission to the Court/Third Party
Representatives etc. To liaise and advise with fee earners and support staff in relation to any costs related query
Drafting estimates of costs to accompany Allocation Questionnaires and Pre Trial Checklists
Drafting statements of costs (N260’s)for summary assessment
Draft Notices of Commencement to serve bills of costs on paying parties
Drafting points of dispute and replies to points of dispute
Attending detailed assessment hearings

Experience Required

Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience of Cost Draftsman experience
Experience in drafting bills of costs for Personal Injury, Credit Hire & Housing Disrepair
Able to demonstrate strong administrative and organisational skills
Excellent communication skills including oral and written presentation skills