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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.
Key Responsibilities:
The role will involve supporting the Costs Manager and wider team with:
* 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
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