Legal Costs Draftsperson

Are you an experienced Legal Cost Draftsperson looking for your next step? Want to join an established firm that invests heavily in people development and listens to your ideas?

Look no further.

Working for this high-ranking commercial law firm, as Legal Cost Draftsperson you will be responsible for the management of a caseload including schedules of costs, bills of costs and negotiating costs to settlement.

Salary – Up to £45,000 Per Annum DOE

Location – Liverpool + Hybrid 2 days from home

Role Type – Permanent / Full Time / 9-5 / Mon-Fri

Benefits - 25 days’ annual leave + BH, Birthday privilege day and Christmas shutdown, Holiday buy, sell and carryover scheme, 2 charity volunteering or pro bono days, BUPA, Permanent health insurance, Flexible pension scheme, Medicash, EAP with access to counselling, Enhanced family leave policies, Access to 10 days fully subsidised emergency or back-up care per year, Life assurance, Annual travel season ticket loan, Dress for your day policy, Bespoke training and development opportunities, Financial contribution towards home working equipment 

The Role

As part of the Costs Team, you'll tackle high-value costs litigation, budgeting, appeals, group litigation, and technical challenges.

In this role, you'll manage a caseload from initiation to completion, primarily focusing on adverse costs claims in multi-track matters. This position demands a proactive individual capable of working independently with confidence and diligence.

Ideal candidates will have experience managing their caseloads, drafting points of dispute, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. An in-depth understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and relevant legislation, alongside excellent communication, organisation, and research skills are crucial. As this role is part of the wider Health Team, clinical negligence costs experience is advantageous but not essential.

Sound like your kind of role? This is a great opportunity to develop your abilities in a widely respected organisation. Make an application today!