Senior Costs Draftsman - Liverpool, United Kingdom - Reed Legal

Reed Legal

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Liverpool, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Description

Senior Costs Draftsman

REED Legal are working with one of the UK's leading providers of insurance and legal services who have built a reputation for an ethical approach to personal injury litigation.

Their workforce delivers a professional but personable service to their clients,and they have fostered a culture built on this ethos which makes for an enjoyable place to work.

The position will involve working within the firms Technical Costs Team dealing predominantly with drafting bills of costs, drafting Points of Dispute, drafting Replies to Points of Dispute, negotiation of own costs case load and dealing with any Solicitorown client costs.

Responsibilities:

Drafting of bills of costs

Dealing with / assisting costs operations manager with any Solicitor own client costs files
Dealing with Part 8 matters
Preparing Points of Dispute/Replies
Negotiating costs generally with own case load
Handling caseload cradle to grave
Preparing N260 costs schedules
Provide costs advice/guidance to fee earners as and when required

Experience:

Min of 3 years' experience as a Costs Draftsperson/Costs Lawyer
Experience in dealing with Solicitor own client costs
Knowledge of Case Management Systems but training will be given
Good knowledge of IT working with Word and Excel
Excellent knowledge of CPR and Case law
Proven track record of preparing electronic bills
Ability to deal with third party solicitors and insurers on a daytoday basis
Able to maintain the highest client care standards
Experience with working within a team environment
Ability to prioritise workloads

Desirables

Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Good commercial awareness and ability to work to targets
Working knowledge of the claims process
Good time keeping
Ability to liaise and report to Senior Managers

Salary:
£30 - 35,000

Hours of work:
Monday-Thursday 9am - 5.30pmFriday 9am - 5pm

Department:
Technical Costs

Benefits:

Minimum 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
Hybrid working model (in relevant role)
Medicash (after 1 month's service)
Flexible Working (dependant on the role requirements)
Tunnel tag (Liverpool to Wirral commuters)
Pension Scheme
Life Assurance Scheme

If you are keen to find out more about this vacancy and you have the right experience / skills, please contact Steph McCormack at REED Legal () or apply