Costs Draftsperson – Hybrid Legal Billing Expert

Slater and Gordon Lawyers (UK); Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays

Health and Wellbeing Programs

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a skilled Costs Draftsperson in Manchester to join their specialist law costs department. Key responsibilities include drafting bills of costs and managing budget negotiations. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in cost-related documentation and effective communication skills with stakeholders. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package, including professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of drafting bills of costs, including Precedent S Electronic Bills.
• Experience with N260’s, Schedules for JSM, and Precedent H Cost budgets.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and advise on costs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the issuing of the Notice of Commencement and associated documents.
• Prepare Precedent R and Precedent T documents.
• Negotiate and agree costs with paying party solicitors.

Skills

Drafting bills of costs

Stakeholder communication

Budget negotiation

Using Costmaster software

Education

Legal qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Costmaster

Job description

A leading law firm is seeking a skilled Costs Draftsperson in Manchester to join their specialist law costs department. Key responsibilities include drafting bills of costs and managing budget negotiations. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in cost-related documentation and effective communication skills with stakeholders. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package, including professional development opportunities.