Costs Draftsman

Kenlinks Recruitment; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A law recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Costs Draftsman for a busy law firm in Bolton. The role involves drafting bills, managing deadlines, and liaising with solicitor clients. Candidates should have excellent organization skills and IT proficiency, along with experience in drafting bills on Multi Track matters, particularly in personal injury cases. A background in the LPC is preferred. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on client communication and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in drafting larger bills and budgets in a law firm.
• Proven ability to negotiate costs to settlement.
• Proficiency in working to strict deadlines and managing diaries.

Responsibilities

• Draft and manage larger bills and budgets.
• Negotiate costs and ensure effective communication with clients.
• Research and stay updated on regulatory changes.

Skills

Excellent organisation skills

Ability to draft bills on Multi Track matters

IT Skills (Excel/Word)

Education

Completion or in progress of LPC

Job description

We are currently looking for an experienced Costs Draftsman to work in a busy law firm in Bolton.

The role will involve:

• Drafting larger bills and budgets.
• Drafting Replies to Points of Dispute.
• Negotiation of Costs to settlement.
• Drafting Budgets and associated documentation.
• Working to deadlines.
• Liaising and Reporting to Solicitor Clients.
• Diary Management.
• Keeping in constant touch with the clients to ensure communication and continuous work flow.
• Use of in-house case management system.
• Keeping up to date with regulatory changes.
• Research using internal and external resources.

The ideal candidate:

• Excellent organisation skills.
• Ability to draft bills on Multi Track matters, predominantly on person injury matters.
• IT Skills (Excel/Word).
• In the process of completing or have completed the LPC.