Costs Draftsperson

Executive Network Legal Limited; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid working

Job summary

Executive Network Legal Limited in Manchester seeks a Costs Draftsperson with 2+ years' costs litigation experience. The role involves managing a fixed costs caseload, reviewing inter partes disputes, and negotiating settlements with support from partners. A focus on preparing cases for summary and detailed assessment is required.

The firm offers a hybrid working arrangement and a comprehensive benefits package as part of a competitive career opportunity.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in costs litigation.
• Proven track record handling a fixed costs caseload.
• Experience reviewing inter partes disputes and negotiating settlements.
• Ability to prepare cases for summary and detailed assessment.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of costs files under the partner in charge.
• Utilise a case management system to track progress and deadlines.
• Collaborate with partners to review and negotiate settlements.
• Support on related costs matters across PI and clinical negligence.

Skills

Costs litigation

Inter partes disputes

Negotiation

Case management

Job description

COSTS DRAFTSPERSON, MANCHESTER, 2+ YEARS EXPERIENCE, TO C£50,000 + COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS - Specialist Litigation Law Firm -

• This specialist personal injury practice has its own costs team that handle all aspects of costs relating to PI and Clinical Negligence matters.


• Suitable candidates will have at least 2 years’ experience in costs litigation and will have a track record handling a fixed costs caseload reviewing inter partes disputes, negotiating settlement and preparing cases for summary and detailed assessment.


• You will work closely with partner in charge, managing your own caseload of files, utilising a case management system.


• This specialist firm of personal injury lawyers is ranked in the Legal 500 and is going through a significant spell of growth.


• The partners are looking to strengthen all areas of their business and can offer competitive packages and fantastic career opportunities.


• Competitive salary and benefits including hybrid working options.

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