Costs Draftsperson/Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded claimant firm seeks a Costs Draftsperson or Lawyer for a hybrid role in Watford. Candidates should possess substantial experience in costs disputes, exceptional knowledge of CPR, and negotiation skills, leading to a productive and rewarding caseload in personal injury work. The position offers a competitive salary, with flexibility in work arrangements, making it an appealing opportunity for costs specialists.

Benefits

Hybrid working structure

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Experience as a costs draftsperson or qualified costs lawyer.
• Excellent knowledge of CPR and case law.
• Proficiency in preparing electronic bills and managing high-value cases.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a caseload of multi-track and fixed costs disputes.
• Draft bills of costs, prepare budgets, and deal with costs schedules.
• Negotiate costs and attend hearings for dispute resolution.

Skills

Knowledge of CPR

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Qualified costs lawyer

Job description

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Costs Draftsperson/Lawyer, watford, hertfordshire

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Client:

Hays

Location:

watford, hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Your new company
Our client is a well-regarded claimant firm based in Liverpool city centre. They are currently recruiting for a Costs Draftsperson or Lawyer to join on a hybrid working basis.
Your new role
This Costs Draftsperson or Lawyer role will see you responsible for a caseload of multi-track and fixed costs disputes primarily resulting from road traffic accidents. You will draft bills of costs and estimates of costs, prepare precedent H budgets, N260 costs schedules and points of disputes and deal with Part 8 matters and fixed costs disputes. This role will see you negotiate costs and attend hearings, including CCMC and detailed assessments.
What you'll need to succeed
You must have experience as a costs draftsperson or be a qualified costs lawyer and have excellent knowledge of CPR and case law. This role requires experience preparing new electronic bills and a successful record of dealing with high-value multi-track cases. Due to the requirement of negotiating in this role, you must have previous experience negotiating disputes and excellent communication skills.
What you'll get in return
This is a great opportunity for costs specialists where you can expect a full and interesting caseload including multi-track PI work. A competitive salary and hybrid working structure are available and negotiable, dependent on experience.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, email or call us now on 0161 228 7770.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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