Costs Draftsperson - Health Team (Hybrid)

Hill Dickinson LLP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave starting at 25 days

Optional private medical insurance

Annual fitness allowance

Flexible pension scheme

Bespoke training and development opportunities

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Costs Draftsperson to manage a caseload focused on costs litigation. The role entails handling costs claims, negotiating settlements, and working independently. Ideal candidates should have experience in managing caseloads and knowledge of relevant legislation. Located in Manchester, the firm offers flexible working opportunities alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including annual leave and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Experience in handling your own caseload is essential.
• Knowledge of the CPR and relevant legislation is important.
• Experience in clinical negligence costs is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload including schedules of costs and bills of costs.
• Negotiate costs to settlement and deal with adverse costs claims.
• Work autonomously on files from start to finish.

Skills

Handling own caseload

Drafting points of dispute

IT literate

Excellent communication skills

Organisation skills

Research skills

Ability to work as a team

Ability to work independently

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A leading law firm is seeking a Costs Draftsperson to manage a caseload focused on costs litigation. The role entails handling costs claims, negotiating settlements, and working independently. Ideal candidates should have experience in managing caseloads and knowledge of relevant legislation. Located in Manchester, the firm offers flexible working opportunities alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including annual leave and medical insurance.