Costs Draftsman

CRA Legal; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a Costs Draftsperson / Costs Lawyer in Manchester City Centre. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary between £30,000 to £50,000 DOE. The successful candidate will draft and negotiate bills of costs, advise clients on costs law, and manage a varied caseload. Benefits include enhanced holiday and pension, healthcare, and a flexible working environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected firm with a vibrant culture.

Benefits

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Enhanced pension scheme

Enhanced sickness pay

Healthcare & private medical

Flexible & hybrid working

Bonus scheme

Additional employment benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to draft and negotiate bills of costs.
• Experience in costs law and procedure.
• Skill in managing a varied caseload.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating bills of costs for various parties.
• Preparing points of dispute and replies.
• Advising clients on all aspects of costs law.

Skills

Drafting bills of costs

Negotiating settlements

Advising on costs law

Managing caseload

Job description

Job Title: Costs Draftsperson / Costs Lawyer

Location: Manchester City Centre (with Hybrid Working)

Salary: £30,000 to £50,000 (DOE)

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Role Overview & Daily Responsibilities:

• Drafting and negotiating bills of costs for both paying and receiving parties.
• Preparing points of dispute and replies.
• Advising fee earners and clients on all aspects of costs law and procedure.
• Assisting with costs budgeting, costs management hearings, and detailed assessments.
• Handling negotiations and settlements efficiently and effectively.
• Managing a varied caseload with minimal supervision.
• Staying up to date with costs law developments and contributing to internal training or knowledge sharing.

Employee Benefits Package:

• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Healthcare & private medical
• Flexible & hybrid working
• Bonus scheme
• Additional employment benefits (provided upon request)

Company Overview:

• Our client is a global legal brand with an esteemed reputation. The organisation boasts international coverage, operating within a number of legal markets.
• The firm a forward-thinking, modern institution with stylish and contemporary office space in a number of UK locations. Successful applicants will be joining an organisation with a positive and vibrant culture.

Introducing CRA Consulting:

• CRA Consulting are a specialist legal recruiter, operating across the UK. CRA works in partnership with reputable law firms with either local, regional, national or international presence. We recruit at all levels from board, director and partnership level through to support staff.
• For additional information on how we can assist you with your next career move, visit the CRA Consulting Website at www.craconsultants.com.

How to Apply:

• If this Costs Draftsperson / Costs Lawyer vacancy is of interest, please click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss with Rhys Spencer who is managing this vacancy, call 0114 241 8030 for a confidential discussion.
• Are you wanting to review additional career opportunities? Visit our jobs page at www.craconsultants.com/jobs

Additional Information:

• CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
• This Costs Draftsperson / Costs Lawyer vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.