Law Costs Draftsman

An experienced Law Costs Draftsman is required to join a leading law firm based in the heart of Bolton to deal with and negotiate costs on a range of matters primarily for RTA/EL/PL matters.

As a law costs advisor you will be required to have a minimum of 2 years' experience within a similar role either claimant or defendant with preparing Points of Dispute and considering replies experience.

The role is working a 35 hour week Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

Law Costs Draftsman
Bolton
£25,000 - £35,000

Duties include

• Responsible for management of own caseload using in-house case management system including timely and accurate maintenance of the system along with billing and management information - ensuring completeness of records in order to aid business decision making
• Responsible for hitting chargeable hours target every day
• Delegation of tasks where available and appropriate to other members of the team
• Drafting Precedent H
• Preparing Precedent R on opponent's Precedent H and compliance with Costs Case Management Orders
• Preparing points of dispute and considering replies
• Reviewing files
• Identifying strengths and weaknesses and preparing a document to reflect this
• Preparing cost strategy reports
• Settling costs
• Dealing with correspondence and telephone calls
• Undertaking periodic reviews of files in line with Client requirements
• Updating reports
• Meeting agreed performance targets
• Provide written updates by email or letter to clients detailing case activity to ensure that they receive up to date and accurate information about progress when requested
• Instruct Counsel or Costs Lawyer to attend Detailed Assessment or alternatively conduct own advocacy