Junior Costs Draftsperson: Legal Costs & Negotiations

Davies; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday per year

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

Pension Contribution 5% employee / 3%

Employee Resource Groups

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Job summary

Davies in Bolton is seeking a Junior Costs Draftsperson to manage costs budgets, bills, and settlements across Property, Risks & Coverage files. You will draft schedules, negotiate with insurers and maintain strong client relationships throughout the lifecycle of each file.

The role requires foundation in costs law, excellent communication, and the ability to meet SLAs. Training and a Personal Development Plan are provided to support progression.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in law or costs related field.
• Experience liaising with clients and insurers; excellent written and oral skills.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage own costs caseload from insurer papers to resolution.
• Proactively form costs strategy and settlement parameters.
• Prepare costs schedules, bills, points of dispute, and replies.
• Negotiate settlement of costs by telephone with opponents.
• Update clients on progress and ensure SLAs are met.
• Instruct counsel and attend conferences; remote or in person.

Skills

Client liaison

Telephone negotiation

Costs law knowledge

Prioritisation

Team player

Education

Degree and/or LPC and/or ALCD

Job description

Davies in Bolton is seeking a Junior Costs Draftsperson to manage costs budgets, bills, and settlements across Property, Risks & Coverage files. You will draft schedules, negotiate with insurers and maintain strong client relationships throughout the lifecycle of each file.

The role requires foundation in costs law, excellent communication, and the ability to meet SLAs. Training and a Personal Development Plan are provided to support progression.