Costs Draftsperson – Hybrid, Growth in PI & Clinical Negligence

BCL Legal Limited; Altrincham; Híbrido; GBP 40 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Healthcare plan

Life assurance

Bonus scheme

Career progression

Employee-owned stake in business

Resumo da oferta

BCL Legal is assisting a well-established law firm in Altrincham to recruit a Costs Lawyer / Costs Draftsman. This full-time, hybrid position offers an opportunity to join a growing Costs team reporting to the Head of Department.

Responsibilities include preparing high-value Bills of Costs, cost budgets, and advising on recoverability while working closely with Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury teams. Flexible working and a defined career path are highlighted.

Qualificações

• At least 3 years' experience in civil litigation costs drafting, including Bills and Costs Budgets.
• Experience using CostsMaster.
• Experience preparing E-bills, ideally within Clinical Negligence and/or Personal Injury.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare high-value Bills of Costs, including Precedent S Electronic Bills, using CostsMaster.
• Prepare high-value Precedent H Cost Budgets.
• Advise on costs recoverability and negotiate settlements.
• Prepare for CCMCs and conduct costs budget negotiations.
• Advise on budget management throughout matters.
• Instruct Counsel and experts when required.
• Work with Clinical Negligence and PI solicitors on costs claims.

Conhecimentos

Costs drafting

Bills & Budgets

CostsMaster

Time management

Communication

Team player

Ferramentas

CostsMaster

Descrição da oferta de emprego

BCL Legal is assisting a well-established law firm in Altrincham to recruit a Costs Lawyer / Costs Draftsman. This full-time, hybrid position offers an opportunity to join a growing Costs team reporting to the Head of Department.

Responsibilities include preparing high-value Bills of Costs, cost budgets, and advising on recoverability while working closely with Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury teams. Flexible working and a defined career path are highlighted.