Law Costs Draftsperson

Role: Law Costs Draftsperson

Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with specialist Law Costs Draftsmen (Cost Law Services Ltd)who are seeking experienced Law Costs Draftsman/Lawyers with extensive experience in drafting bills on Private Client matters.

Salary: On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for success and promotion.

Cost Law backgroun:

Costs Law services have grown exponentially nationwide to form a team of over 30 Law Costs Draftsmen and Lawyers with immense experience in all aspects of costs law. Not only do they represent a leading legal practice on all their billing they are now focusing on growing their client base.

Their broad spectrum of billing across multiple areas of law is based on a sound knowledge of the costs system and the ability to manage client expectations to ensure their cash flow is maintained.

Their work involves preparing bills and costs budgets in Court of Protection, Children Law, Clinical Negligence, Commercial Litigation, Family, Housing & Property Litigation, Immigration, Judicial Review, and Personal Injury matters.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge and experience of drafting bills and also excellent negotiation skills. The company is looking for experienced candidates who will 'hit the ground running’.

The Role

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Report directly to manager/supervisor/director

• Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a proactive understanding of clients’ needs

• Drafting 3 or 6 column Inter partes bills

• Drafting POD’s/ Replies

• Conducting Negotiations

• To complete post -assessment work

• To liaise and advise fee earners and support staff in relation to the variety of legal costs matters

• Drafting cost budgets & statement of Costs for summary assessment,

• Drafting of estimates of costs to accompany Allocation Questionnaires and Pre-Trial Checklists.

• Drafting, High Cost Case Plans,

• Corresponding with third parties - experts, counsel etc..

• Uploading applications to the Legal Aid Agency,

• Maintaining accurate time costing procedures on inter partes negotiations

• Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly

• Ensuring compliance with bill/case management system.

Key Skills Required

• Demonstrate passion and experience in a Costs Law

• A strong academic background i.e with a Law degree

• Legal experience as a Costs Draftsmen & or a Costs Lawyer

• Clear understanding and application of the civil procedure rules relating to costs

• Experience in drafting legal aid and Inter partes bills

• Costs Negotiations Experience;

• Advocacy skills helpful but not essential.

• Business acumen and the ability to market the Company

• Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people

• Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance

• Committed team player, self -motivated and professional

• Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills

• Social media skill useful

The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve.

About Gemini Recruitment and Equal Opportunities:

Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Law Costs Draftsmens, Costs Lawyers, Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK.

The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role.

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