Costs Draftsperson - London, United Kingdom - GEMINI RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTD

GEMINI RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTD

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Costs Draftsperson / Costs Lawyer

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. The Company will consider applicants wishing to work part time, full time or with flexible working hours. The Company will allow working from home.

Accountability within a remote working culture is the norm within this business.

Cost Law background

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 focusingon 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 Role

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Report directly to manager/supervisor/director
Professional proactive 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.
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
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
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 andLegal 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.