Cost Draftsperson

Fletchers Solicitors; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking a Cost Draftsperson for a hybrid role, with key responsibilities including drafting costs budgets and liaising with legal teams. The firm offers ample growth opportunities, a supportive environment, and an attractive benefits package, including flexible working hours and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

35 days holiday including bank holidays

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Life Assurance Policy

Company sick pay

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience of drafting bills of costs and costs budgets.
• Experience working effectively within a team.
• Ability to use initiative and work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of detailed bills of costs and costs budgets.
• Review of opponent’s points of dispute and preparation of replies.
• Negotiate on opponents’ costs budgets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Tools

Proclaim

Cost Master

Job description

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Location: Manchester/Liverpool/Bolton/Leeds/Southport/Hybrid

Position: Cost Draftsperson

Location: The role will be Hybrid, our office locations are, Southport, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and Bolton

We are a dynamic and rapidly expanding law firm specialising in Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury, dedicated to delivering justice and fair compensation for our clients. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a skilled and proactive Cost Draftsperson to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a keen eye for detail and strong drafting skills to play a pivotal role in our operations.

Role overview:

In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the preparation and management of detailed costs budgets and bills of costs, ensuring that costs are accurately drafted and recovered in line with the latest legal standards. You will work closely with our legal teams, providing essential support and contributing to the firm’s success by maximising cost recoveries and advising on cost-related strategies.

Why Join Us?

• Growth Opportunities:Be part of a firm that values professional development and offers clear pathways for career advancement.
• Collaborative Environment:Work alongside a team of passionate professionals who are committed to achieving the best outcomes for our clients.
• Impactful Work:Contribute to cases that make a significant difference in the lives of individuals affected by clinical negligence and personal injury.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Cost Draftsperson who is eager to apply their skills within a supportive and progressive environment. Join us and play a key role in shaping the future of our firm while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients.

In return Fletchers can offer:

• 35 hours working week
• Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
• 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, you also have an option to purchase up to 3 extra days’ holiday per year, until you long service award the 3 days after your 5th, 7th,and 9thfull year of employment
• Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice option
• Life Assurance Policy
• Medicash policy to cover some Dental, optical and other medical expenses
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
• Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balance
• Varied calendar of funded company social events (check out Fletchers Group on LinkedIn)
• Monthly voucher awards

Main Responsibilities:

• Preparation of detailed bills of costs, costs schedules and costs estimates.
• Review of opponent’s points of dispute and preparation of replies.
• Preparation of costs budgets.
• Reviewing opponents’ costs budgets, preparing BDR’s, Precedent T’s and entering into negotiations.
• Potential to attend CCMC hearings.
• Ensuring that the quality of work produced is to the highest standard.
• Management of daily workloads as well as achieving service level agreements.
• Be able to work to deadlines and prioritise matters to ensure targets are delivered.
• Ensuring that the Client is regularly updated as to the current situation on matters;
• Ensuring that care is taken to ensure good working relationships with internal colleagues;
• Being responsible for maximising the firms profitability whilst maintaining the highest Client care standard;
• Adhering to the firm’s policies.
• Any other duties as reasonably required by the business.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience of drafting bills of costs and costs budgets
• Experience of Proclaim
• Experience of Cost Master
• Organisational, planning and communication skills
• Time management
• Ability to use initiative
• Working effectively within a team.
• Attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines

About Fletchers Solicitors:

Fletchers is a rapidly growing law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law.We became Fletchers Group following several acquisitions – and have big plans for more growth.We are based in the North-West of the UK, with offices in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Bolton, Cambridge & Southport, although many of our colleagues work from home as Fletchers offers Hybrid working. We offer a great work life balance, fabulous benefits, apprenticeships, and internal progression,around 10% of colleagues are currently working on apprenticeships or training contracts – more than ever before – and we are continuing to grow our L&D offering.We have a great culture and people that will support you and your goals.We launched the Fletchers Foundationcharity to support injured people.

Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse work force, which is why we welcome applications from all diversity groups and backgrounds. We’re committed to providing a culture and environment where everyone can thrive. Fletchers understand and celebrating that no colleague is the same.We’re proud of our work on the Disability Confident scheme, and we are signing up to other diversity standards to reflect our ethos.

We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.

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• Location: Manchester/Liverpool/Bolton/Leeds/Southport/Hybrid