Junior Legal Costs Draftsperson/ Lawyer - Bootle, United Kingdom - Everpool

Everpool
Everpool
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Bootle, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Job Description:


  • Junior Costs Draftsperson

Department:

  • General

Main duties and responsibilities:
We are looking for a diligent, confident, self-motivated, and experienced person to fill the role of Junior Costs Draftsperson.

Full training will be provided by the Costs team along with guidance and support throughout your employment with us, helping youto gain the skills and experience for progression to a Senior Costs draftsperson.


Responsibilities to include:

  • To prepare bill of costs for detailed assessment
  • To prepare cost claims for submission to opposing solicitor and the Courts
  • To undertake negotiations
  • To prepare Statement of Costs for summary assessment
  • To prepare costs budgets
  • To liaise and advise with fee earners and support staff in relation to any costs related query.
  • Undertaking other duties reasonably required by partners or senior management.

About you:

  • Minimum of 1 years' experience of Cost Drafting experience
  • Experience in drafting bills of costs
  • Able to demonstrate strong administrative and organisational skills.
  • Excellent communication skills including oral and written presentation skills.
  • Job Types: Fulltime, Permanent
  • Salary: Negotiable dependent upon experience

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