Costs Draftsman

Simpson Judge Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal firm in Manchester is seeking a Costs Draftsperson to manage Clinical Negligence costs files. You will work closely with solicitors and fee earners, handling budgets and preparing bills of costs. The role offers flexible working, including hybrid options after induction. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of experience in this field and be proficient with Costs Master software.

Benefits

Flexible working

25 days holiday + bank holiday

Pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Life assurance

Bonus scheme

Career progression

Qualifications

• Proficiency in managing multi-track Clinical Negligence costs files.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a costs draftsman.
• Experience in drafting budgets and negotiating settlements.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Clinical Negligence costs files.
• Draft and prepare bills of costs.
• Instruct counsel and provide cost estimates.

Skills

Client care

Negotiation

Budget drafting

Tools

Costs Master

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Job Title: Costs Draftsperson
Salary: Up to £30,000 DOE
Location: Manchester, Hybrid/remote
Hours: Full time.

Job Reference: CWS430

Overview

Due to expansion, a top tier legal 500 firm in Manchester requires an extra pair of hands in their Clinical Negligence costs team. You will be joining other costs draftspersons and Lawyers working closely with the head of department. The firm offers great flexibility and work life balance, once you completed your induction (3-5 days), you can work on a remote or hybrid basis.

Responsibilities

• Take instruction from the Fee Earners and Solicitors, manage a caseload of multi-track Clinical Negligence (claimant) costs files from inception to completion. While keeping the Solicitors and fee earners up to date of the progress.
• Instructing counsel.
• Drafting budgets for Clinical Negligence cases. Preparing bills of costs and assess recoverable costs.
• Provide general advice, costs estimates,
• Negotiating settlements
• Prepare all kinds of Costs documents such as Precedent H/T, Electronic bills, N260, prepare for details assessment proceedings, drafting point of dispute and replies.

Essential Experience

• Ability to meet financial targets while maintaining high standard of client care.
• Proficient user of Costs Master as well as general IT software such as Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Experience costs draftsman at least 1 year.
• Experience drafting budgets, negotiations, bills of costs in Clinical Negligence.
• Experience handling multi track clinical negligence files.

IN RETURN

• Flexible working
• 25 days holiday + bank holiday
• Pension scheme
• Healthcare cash plan
• Life assurance
• Bonus scheme
• Career progression
• Opportunity to join an award winning law firm

For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ Simpsonjudge.co.uk