Law Costs Draftsman

Clear IT Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected legal firm in Leeds is seeking an experienced Costs Lawyer/Law Costs Draftsman to manage a varied caseload. Responsibilities include drafting bills, negotiating costs and preparing points of disputes. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree or equivalent experience. Benefits include a profit-sharing scheme, flexible working, and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Profit sharing scheme

Holiday entitlement starting at 23 days

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Experience as a Costs Lawyer/Law Costs Draftsman.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• A proactive approach and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of various cost matters.
• Draft bills of costs and negotiate settlements.
• Prepare budgets and points of dispute.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Good IT skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree education or comparative work experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Costs Lawyer/Law Costs Draftsman to join my client's highly regarded firm in their Leeds offices on a hybrid basis.

Role Overview

This role will grow to involve managing a diverse caseload of various cost matters including drafting bills of costs, negotiating settlements, preparing budgets and points of dispute. The costs work consists of Claimant clinical negligence, personal injury, inquest, professional negligence and historic sexual abuse claims along with some Defendant housing disrepair matters.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of traditional three-column Bills of Costs.
• Preparation of Precedent S Bills of Costs and Precedent H documents.
• Preparation of Points of Dispute and Replies to Points of Dispute.
• Analysis of costs offers, preparing advice on costs issues, and undertaking costs negotiations.
• Flexibility and adaptability in handling a varied caseload, prioritising tasks, and meeting deadlines.
• Good IT skills and use of a case management system.
• Liaising with clients, solicitors, and other legal professionals.

The Candidate

• Experience as a Costs Lawyer/Law Costs Draftsman.
• Degree education or comparative work experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• A proactive approach and a willingness to learn.
• Good knowledge of IT systems, including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Benefits

• Profit sharing scheme (tax-free on payments up to £3,600 per year), subject to 12+ months employment at the end of the calendar year.
• Holiday entitlement starting at 23 days, increasing to 26 days after 1 year and 31 days after 5 years' service (pro-rata for part-time employees).
• Free conveyancing on your main residential property after 1 year's employment.
• A free will after 1 year's employment.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Regular social events including summer BBQ and a Christmas party.

How to apply / Note

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.