Hybrid Costs Draftsman — Remote Flex & Pension

Standard 8 Recruitment Ltd; Ringway; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established legal outfit is seeking a Costs Draftsman who enjoys drafting legal costs schedules in a hybrid work environment. You will draft schedules primarily for Housing Disrepair and Environmental Act matters, and negotiate costs to ensure recovery. The ideal candidate has around two years of costs drafting experience, and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including a bonus scheme, training, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Great Bonus scheme

Flexible start and finish times

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

6 percent employer pension contribution

Company sick pay

Casual dress

Life cover

Gym subsidy

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Around two years’ experience in costs drafting.
• Confidence communicating with fee earners and external parties.
• Ability to work at pace.

Responsibilities

• Drafting legal costs schedules for hearings.
• Negotiating costs on concluded cases.
• Liaising with fee earners to keep costs accurate.

Skills

Communication with fee earners

Strong written work

Attention to detail

Solid IT skills

Tools

CostsMaster

Job description

A well-established legal outfit is seeking a Costs Draftsman who enjoys drafting legal costs schedules in a hybrid work environment. You will draft schedules primarily for Housing Disrepair and Environmental Act matters, and negotiate costs to ensure recovery. The ideal candidate has around two years of costs drafting experience, and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including a bonus scheme, training, and flexible working arrangements.