Hybrid Costs Drafting Lead

Fletchers Solicitors Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 hours per week

Bonus scheme (targets)

35 days holiday + buy extra days

Pension salary sacrifice option

Life Assurance

Medicash policy

Company sick pay

Enhanced maternity/paternity and IVF

Flexible working environment

Social events

Monthly voucher awards

Job summary

Fletchers Solicitors Limited is seeking an experienced Drafting Team Leader for the Costs Department. The role reports to the Head of Costs Litigation and focuses on leading the drafting team, delivering high-quality costs drafting services, and driving profitability while maintaining client care.

The position offers a 35-hour week, a hybrid working pattern, and a comprehensive benefits package as part of a forward-thinking and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing people and leading a team.
• Proven ability to draft detailed bills of costs.
• Experience with Proclaim and Cost Master software.
• Strong organisational, planning and communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and client care.
• Good general IT skills and ability to use initiative.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work within a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Drafting Team to maximise objectives and performance.
• Allocate cases within the team and monitor workloads.
• Ensure MI is up to date and accurate.
• Liaise with fee earners on queries.
• Conduct annual PDMRs and monthly 1:1 meetings.
• Prepare detailed bills of costs, costs schedules and estimates.
• Review opponent points of dispute and prepare replies.
• Maintain high quality of work and service levels.
• Support Head of Department and attend team meetings.
• Maintain a caseload and adhere to firm policies.

Skills

Leadership

Costs drafting

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Customer service

IT skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Costs Lawyer or Solicitor qualification

Tools

Proclaim

Cost Master

Job description

Fletchers Solicitors Limited is seeking an experienced Drafting Team Leader for the Costs Department. The role reports to the Head of Costs Litigation and focuses on leading the drafting team, delivering high-quality costs drafting services, and driving profitability while maintaining client care.

The position offers a 35-hour week, a hybrid working pattern, and a comprehensive benefits package as part of a forward-thinking and supportive environment.