Costs Draftsperson / Costs Lawyer Full Time, Permanent
Up to £60,000 DOE
North West
Hybrid or Remote Working
Our client is a well-respected Costs Firm who pride themselves on client care and development of their team.
We are looking for experienced Claimant Costs Draftspersons’ / Costs Lawyers who preferably specialise in litigation, private client or court of protection and want to continue to grow their costs careers.
Job Details and Benefits:
- Full time, permanent
- Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm (flexible working available)
- Hybrid or remote working with fortnightly meetings to one of their modern offices in the North of England.
- Competitive salary, Health insurance, Bonus scheme, Ability to earn extra bonus through business development, Death in service benefit, Pension
- Fully funded professional study opportunities, networking opportunities, CPD training events all paid for.
- Christmas party, Regular days/nights out
- Interesting & varied work, Supportive & friendly team, Strong Client base
- 25 days paid holiday per year plus + bank holidays + Xmas Shutdown
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Drafting bills of costs (using CostsMaster drafting software) in both traditional and electronic (Precedent S) format
- Preparing Costs Budgets in form Precedent H in accordance with Departmental requirements/workstreams
- Managing your own caseload dealing with complex matters.
- Client care and business development
What we need from you:
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in costs – inhouse or external costs.
- Experience in bill drafting, budgeting and negotiations.
- Knowledge of Costsmaster
- Desire to grow and develop.
- Happy to discuss consultancy arrangements for the right candidate.
If you feel the Costs Draftsperson / Costs Lawyer position may be for you or you are interested in finding out further information, please contact Joe at Everpool Recruitment by email jroberts@everpoolrecruitment.com or call 0151 556 2090. Alternatively, you can apply to this advert and someone from the Everpool Legal Costs team will be in touch.