Remote Law Costs Draftsman

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in the UK seeks a committed Law Costs Draftsperson to join their team on a fully remote basis. This role allows for flexible hours and offers exciting benefits, including a company pension and progression opportunities. The selected candidate will take on responsibilities like drafting cost bills, providing legal cost advice, and preparing documentation for court.

Benefits

Company Pension

Holiday Package

Remote / Hybrid working policy

Quarterly team events

Long term training and progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cost drafting with comprehensive understanding of various case types.
• Proficiency in using a case management system and Costs Master software.

Responsibilities

• Drafting bills of costs for various cases including PI claims and clinical negligence claims.
• Preparing schedules of costs and statements for trial.
• Providing cost advice to clients regarding settlement recovery.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Deadline management

Education

Proven experience in cost drafting

Tools

Costs Master

Proclaim

Job description

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We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Law Costs Draftsperson to join our clients growing team to work on a fully remote basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Law Costs Draftsperson to work with a dynamic and supportive legal team in a role that offers both flexibility. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and a commitment to meeting deadlines and targets.

Job Title – Law Costs Draftsperson

Hours - Full Time / Part Time - Flexible Hours

Location – Fully Remote

Salary – Competitive DOE

Benefits – Company Pension, Holiday Package, Remote / Hybrid working policy, quarterly team events, long term training and progression

Benefits of Working from Home

• Fully remote
• Eliminate commuting time and costs
• Flexible hours to support work-life balance
• Autonomy to manage your own workspace and schedule
• Stay connected through regular virtual check-ins and team collaboration
• Access to all necessary tools and support for remote success

About the Role

• Drafting bills of costs for various cases, including PI claims, industrial disease claims, commercial matters, clinical negligence claims, and credit claims.
• Preparing schedules of costs and statements for trial.
• Providing cost advice to clients in writing or via telephone regarding settlement recovery or technical issues.
• Drafting and negotiating Cost Budgets, and preparing documentation for the CCMC. Attending CCMC/CMC hearings for advocacy related to Cost Budgets and/or directions.
• Conducting regular file reviews and utilising Proclaim to ensure timely progression of matters. Meeting daily chargeable time targets and yearly billing targets set by a Manager.

Experience Required:

• Proven experience in cost drafting, with a comprehensive understanding of various case types
• Proficiency in using a case management system and Costs Master (cost drafting software)

How to Apply:

This opportunity is being managed confidentially by HarKaye Core Talent. If you’re an experienced Law Costs Draftsperson looking for a new challenge within a well-regarded firm, we’d love to speak with you. Please apply with your CV or contact us directly to arrange a confidential conversation.