Law Cost Draftsman

HST Hiring Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruiting firm based in Manchester is seeking a motivated Trainee Costs Draftsperson to join their team. The role involves assisting with the drafting of costs documents and managing a small caseload. Ideal candidates will have prior exposure to costs and a keen desire to develop their skills. The position offers a salary of £23,000-£25,000, along with various company perks and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

5 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension

Complimentary counselling sessions

Complimentary daily soft drinks and snacks

Monthly complimentary office lunch

Gym discount

Smart/casual office attire

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Prior exposure to costs (housing disrepair or similar).
• Eager to learn and progress within costs.
• Ability to manage a small caseload under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist with drafting schedules and bills of costs.
• Prepare and amend costs budgets.
• Support the team with costs hearings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication skills

Time management

Basic knowledge of costs in law

Tools

CostsMaster

Job description

Overview

About Us: Our client is a busy multi-disciplinary practice based in Manchester City Centre specialising in housing disrepair and financial mis-selling.

The Role

We are looking for a motivated and ambitious trainee Costs Draftsperson to join our team and build a career in costs.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the drafting of schedules and bills of costs
• Preparing and amending costs budgets
• Negotiating costs under supervision
• Preparing documentation for costs hearings (predominantly housing disrepair cases)
• General support with the costs process and case management
• Assisting with preparing Costs Budgets
• Drafting simple Bills of Costs under supervision
• Preparing Costs Estimates and Schedules
• Assisting with Points of Dispute and Replies
• Negotiating costs where appropriate
• Supporting the team with ad hoc tasks as required

What We\'re Looking For

• Has some prior exposure to costs (either in housing disrepair or another area of law)
• Is eager to learn and progress within costs
• Has strong attention to detail and good written skills
• Can manage their time effectively and handle a small caseload with supervision
• Has experience with CostsMaster (advantageous but not essential)

What We Offer

• 5 days\' holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Complimentary counselling sessions (anonymous & confidential)
• Complimentary daily soft drinks, fruit, yoghurt, crisps and snacks
• Monthly complimentary office lunch
• Gym 2 minutes\' walk at a discounted rate
• Perfect city centre location
• Friendly and professional environment
• Smart/casual office attire, dress down Fridays
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and development

Salary

Ranging from £23,000-£25,000 per year depending on experience, with clear scope for progression as you develop your skills.

Work Location

Our office is based in Manchester City Centre. This is an office-based role (5 days per week).

If you have some experience in costs and are looking for the right opportunity to progress your career, we\'d love to hear from you