Costs Draftsman

Costs DraftsmanFull Time, Permanent£35,000-£45,000 DOEMINIMUM 3-5 years experienceOffice Based, Bootle
Responsibilities include:
To prepare bill of costs for detailed assessmentTo prepare cost claims for submission to opposing solicitor and the CourtsTo undertake negotiationsTo prepare Statement of Costs for summary assessmentTo prepare and costs budgetsTo prepare Points of Dispute and RepliesTo prepare applications for interim Costs Certificates and preparing hearing bundles for Detailed AssessmentTo represent the Claimant at hearings for Assessment of costs or Costs budget hearingsTo 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 queryDrafting estimates of costs to accompany Allocation Questionnaires and Pre Trial ChecklistsDrafting statements of costs (N260s) for summary assessmentConducting negotiations re costs issuesDraft Notices of Commencement to serve bills of costs on paying partiesDrafting points of dispute and replies to points of disputeAttending detailed assessment hearingsUndertaking other duties reasonably required by partners or senior management
About you:Minimum of 3-5 years experience of Cost Draftsman experienceExperience in drafting bills of costs for Housing Disrepair and Japanese Knotweed ClaimsCosts negotiations experienceAble to demonstrate strong administrative and organisational skillsExcellent communication skills including oral and written presentation skillsJob Types: Full-time, Permanent
If you feel theCost Draftsmanposition may be for you or you are interested in finding out further information, please contactLiverpool Resourcersat Everpool Recruitment by emailor call0151 556 2090. Alternatively, you can apply to this advert and someone from the Everpool team will be in touch.