Costs Draftsman - Little Stanney, United Kingdom - Purchasing Professionals
Description
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a well-established Law Firm based on the outskirts of Ellesmere port near Chester set in an idyllic business park.
My clients firm specialises in Personal Injury, Road Traffic Accidents, Credit Hire, Housing disrepair and EL/PL. They are seeking a diligent, confident, self-motivated, and experienced person to fill the role ofCosts Lawyer / Draftsman.
Job Specification.
To prepare bill of costs for detailed assessment
Prepare cost claims for submission to the opposing solicitor and the courts
Undertake negotiations re costs issues
To prepare Statement of Costs for summary assessment as well as prepare costs budgets
To represent the Claimant at hearings for Assessment of costs or Costs budget hearings
To assist in drafting High Costs Case Plans for submission to the Court/Third Party Representatives etc. To liaise and advise with fee earners and support staff in relation to any costs related query
Drafting estimates of costs to accompany Allocation Questionnaires and Pre Trial Checklists Drafting statements of costs (N260's)for summary assessment
Draft Notices of Commencement to serve bills of costs on paying parties
Drafting points of dispute and replies to points of dispute
Attending detailed assessment hearings
Experience Required:
- Minimum of 35 years' experience of Cost Draftsman experience
- Experience in drafting bills of costs for Personal Injury, Credit Hire & Housing Disrepair
- Able to demonstrate strong administrative and organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills including oral and written presentation skills
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary (based upon experience)
- Linked with Manchester office
- Company pension scheme
- Performance Bonus
- Casual dress & Dress down Fridays
- Working Monday to Fridays
- On site parking
- Office Based
If you have the relevant experience and would like to discuss this role further, then do please contact Julie O'Leary at Purchasing Professionals and send your CV for review.
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