Costs Draftsperson

Our client is a reputable law firm specializing in Civil Litigation, serving clients across various sectors. We are now seeking a skilled Costs Draftsperson to join their busy, growing and successful team.

Costs Draftsperson

Liverpool or Manchester hybrid work from home model with 4 days in the office and 1 day remote.

£40-45K plus excellent benefits package.

To be successful in this role:

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Civil Litigation and experience in drafting accurate and comprehensive cost schedules along with previous experience as a Costs Draftsperson or similar role within a legal environment. Other requirements for this role include:

• Strong understanding of Civil Litigation processes and procedures
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in drafting cost schedules and bill
• Effective negotiation skills with the ability to resolve disputes and reach mutually beneficial agreements
• Proficiency in legal billing software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of relevant legal regulations and guidelines governing costs and billing practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Job role and responsibilities:

As a Costs Draftsperson, you will play a crucial role by managing all aspects of costs related to legal claims. This includes drafting bills, schedules, and negotiating costs with third parties. Other responsibilities for this role include:

• Costs Management: prepare detailed schedules of costs for legal claims, including running costs, disbursements, solicitors' fees, expert witness costs, and medical costs
• Billing: Create cost schedules to bill third parties in the event of a successful claim outcome, ensuring accurate and appropriate billing practices
• Negotiation: Negotiate costs with third parties, including solicitors' fees and disbursements, to ensure fair and reasonable compensation for our firm
• End-to-End Management: Manage costs from the initial stages of the claim through to the invoicing process, handling both solicitors' bills and compensatory claims
• Dispute Resolution: In the event of an unsuccessful claim outcome, negotiate fees and costs with third parties while adhering to legal regulations and guidelines
• Documentation: Prepare comprehensive bills of costs and other relevant documentation for submission to third parties and regulatory bodies
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant legal regulations and guidelines governing costs and billing practices