Costs Draftsman - Liverpool, United Kingdom - Driscoll Kingston & Co.

Driscoll Kingston & Co.

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Liverpool, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Driscoll Kingston & Co.

Location:
Liverpool City Centre

Salary:
Competitive

Responsibilities:

Drafting Bills of Costs & N260 cost schedules (electronic bill drafting is desirable but not necessary)
Preparing Precedent H Cost Budgets and Budget Discussion Reports
Undertaking cost negotiations and maximising cost recovery
Providing advice and guidance to fee earners on cost issues
Issuing Part 8 proceedings and drafting N252s for formal bill service
Preparing Points of Dispute and Replies
Ability to risk assess offers and utilise case law to resolve disputes.
Dealing with provisional/detailed assessment hearings including preparing bundles
Post-assessment work including calculation of assessment figures and oral reviews.

Skills
Ability to manage own caseload from cradle to grave from a cost perspective.
Strong knowledge of case law and Civil Procedure Rules
Ability to meet targets and work under pressure with high turnaround workload.
Establish and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and opponents.

What you will be offered:

Flexible Office hours between 8am and 6pm (35 hours per week excluding hour for lunch)
32 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
Transport Links
Pension Scheme
Genuine progression through the Business.
Free Gym Liverpool city Centre
Medicash Health Care Plan

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£25,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits: