Costs Draftsman

Clayton Legal; England; Remote; GBP 25.000 - 38.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Remote work

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Clayton Legal is recruiting for a Costs Draftsman to join a leading national law firm on a remote basis. You will manage your own caseload, drafting schedules of costs and bills of costs, and negotiate settlements.

The Costs Team handles high‑value costs litigation, costs budgeting, appeals, group litigation, and complex technical challenges. This role suits a self‑starter who can take ownership from start to finish.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience managing your own caseload
• Drafting points of dispute
• MS Office proficiency
• In-depth knowledge of CPR and relevant legislation
• Excellent communication, organisation and research skills
• Meticulous with adherence to guidelines and procedures
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Desirable: Clinical negligence costs experience

Aufgaben

• Manage your own caseload including schedules of costs and bills of costs
• Negotiate settlements on complex adverse costs claims on multi-track matters
• Take ownership of files from start to finish and work autonomously

Jobbeschreibung

Costs Draftsman - Remote Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working on complex legal matters? My client is a leading national law firm with a growing and dynamic Costs Team seeking a highly motivated Costs Draftsman to join the team.

About the Team:

The Costs Team comprises experienced professionals with a proven track record in handling high-value costs litigation, costs budgeting, appeals, group litigation, and complex technical challenges. The team boasts experienced advocates who regularly attend national court hearings.

The Role:

In this exciting role, you will have the opportunity to manage your own caseload, including schedules of costs, bills of costs, and negotiating settlements. You will primarily deal with complex adverse costs claims on multi-track matters. This role is ideal for a self-starter who thrives working autonomously and taking ownership of files from start to finish.

What you will bring:

• Proven experience handling your own caseload
• Strong ability to draft points of dispute
• Proficiency in IT, particularly Microsoft Office Suite
• In-depth knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and relevant legislation
• Excellent communication, organisation, and research skills
• A meticulous approach with adherence to guidelines and procedures
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
• (Desirable) Clinical negligence costs experience

What they Offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• The opportunity to work with a prestigious and well-respected law firm
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Continuous learning and development opportunities