Costs Draftsperson

Key Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload of personal injury costs matters from start to finish
• Preparing Formal Bills of Costs, Statements of Costs (N260s), Estimates and Costs Budgets (Precedent H)
• Negotiating and settling costs claims to achieve the best possible recovery
• Drafting Replies to Points of Dispute and assisting with Detailed Assessment proceedings
• Advising fee earners on costs recovery prospects and strategy
• Preparing and coordinating assessment bundles and instructing advocates where required
• Attending Detailed Assessment and other costs-related hearings
• Maintaining accurate diary management and ensuring court deadlines are met
• Working collaboratively with fee earners and colleagues to maximise costs recovery across the firm
• Keeping up to date with developments in costs law, procedure and case law

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Previous experience managing your own personal injury costs caseload
• Strong knowledge of Fast Track and Multi Track costs recovery processes
• Experience drafting Bills of Costs and conducting negotiations on costs matters
• Good understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and costs-related case law
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A confident and effective negotiator
• Able to work independently whilst contributing positively to a team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook and Word

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme
• 5 days additional leave over Christmas
• Permanent health insurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)
• Life assurance
• 23 days annual leave (in addition to bank holidays)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsidised sports and social club
• Annual travel and parking loans
• Financial assistance for professional development