Hybrid Costs Draftsperson for Personal Injury

Cape Clarke; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid after probation

Training opportunities

Job summary

Cape Clarke in Manchester is seeking a Costs Draftsperson to join a dedicated drafting team. You will prepare bills of costs for detailed assessment, draft Precedent S and supporting documents, and assist with budgets while ensuring deadlines are met.

We value at least two years of costs drafting experience in claimant PI or clinical negligence, with Proclaim and CostsMaster knowledge. Hybrid working post-probation and clear routes for ACL qualification or training are offered.

Qualifications

• At least two years' costs drafting experience in claimant PI or clinical negligence.
• Working knowledge of Proclaim and CostsMaster is essential.
• Careful drafting with understanding of costs procedures and deadlines.
• A legal qualification is helpful but not essential for an experienced draftsperson.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bills of costs for detailed assessment, including Precedent S.
• Draft N260 statements, costs schedules and Part 8 documentation.
• Assist with budgets and budget documents, including Precedents H and R.
• Check disbursements, client ledgers and supporting papers for accurate recovery.

Skills

Costs Drafting

Proclaim

CostsMaster

Attention to detail

Education

Legal qualification (helpful)

Tools

Proclaim

CostsMaster

Job description

Cape Clarke in Manchester is seeking a Costs Draftsperson to join a dedicated drafting team. You will prepare bills of costs for detailed assessment, draft Precedent S and supporting documents, and assist with budgets while ensuring deadlines are met.

We value at least two years of costs drafting experience in claimant PI or clinical negligence, with Proclaim and CostsMaster knowledge. Hybrid working post-probation and clear routes for ACL qualification or training are offered.