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Law Costs Draftsman
Job Posted: 9 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Expire in: 18 days
Job Description
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Costs Lawyer/Law Costs Draftsman to join my clients 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.
Key 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 professional
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.
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment
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