Costs Draftsperson- UK Wide- Fully Remote

Everpool Recruitment; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Costs Draftsperson to join their fully remote team. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented and self-motivated individual who excels at managing their own caseload. You will be responsible for drafting bills of costs across various legal cases, preparing cost schedules, and providing expert advice to clients. With a supportive environment and potential for growth, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their careers in a reputable firm. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and are ready to make an impact, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Remote work flexibility

Opportunities for growth and development

Qualifications

• Experience in a Costs Drafting role is essential.
• Strong organizational and time management skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Draft bills of costs for various claims including PI and clinical negligence.
• Prepare schedules of costs and provide costs advice to clients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Independent work

Costs Drafting experience

Tools

Proclaim

Costs Master

Job description

Costs Draftsperson- UK Wide- Fully Remote

This range is provided by Everpool Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

£30,000-£50,000 (Fully negotiable for the right candidate)

Bonus scheme available

We are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly respected client, who is looking to expand their team with the addition of an experienced Costs Draftsperson.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hard-working and self-motivated individual with a keen eye for detail, who thrives working independently and is confident managing deadlines and targets. There is also the potential for future progression, including the opportunity to lead a small team or manage a dedicated client account.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience in a Costs Drafting role (essential)
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage their own caseload.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Experience using Proclaim and Costs Master would be advantageous (but not essential).

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting bills of costs for a variety of cases including PI claims, industrial disease claims, commercial matters, clinical negligence claims, and credit claims.
• Preparing schedules of costs and statements for trial.
• Providing costs advice to clients both in writing and over the phone on settlement recovery or technical issues.
• Drafting and negotiating Costs Budgets and preparing for CCMC hearings.
• Attending CCMC/CMC hearings to provide advocacy in relation to Costs Budgets and/or directions.
• Regularly reviewing files and managing tasks within Proclaim to ensure timely progression.
• Meeting agreed performance targets including daily chargeable time and annual billing targets.

This role requires someone who can work to the highest professional standards and in accordance with regulatory requirements, money laundering regulations, and industry codes of practice.

If you are looking to join a supportive and forward-thinking firm with opportunities for growth and development, we would love to hear from you.

If you feel your skills and experience meets the criteria for this position, please apply directly to this advert or contact Alicia at [e-mail] or call 0151 556 2090.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice, Courts of Law, and Legal Services