Job Description
An experienced Law Costs Draftsman is required to join a leading law firm to deal with and negotiate costs on a range of matters primarily for commercial litigation cases both defending and recoveries.
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-Friday, 9am-5pm. The firm offers hybrid working; 4 days per week and 1 day in the office.
Duties include
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* 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
* Drafting costs schedules, bills, proceeding through costs litigation if necessary
* Preparing points of dispute and considering replies.
* Identifying strengths and weaknesses and preparing a document to reflect this
* Preparing cost strategy reports
* Negotiating costs settlement
* Dealing with correspondence and telephone calls
* 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.
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Company benefits:
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* 25 days’ annual leave
* Birthday privilege day and Christmas shutdown
* Holiday buy, sell and carryover scheme
* 2 charity volunteering or pro bono days
* Flexible, agile and home working
* BUPA
* Permanent health insurance
* Flexible pension scheme
* Medicash
* Enhanced family leave policies
* Life assurance
* Annual travel season ticket loan
* Dress for your day policy
* Training and development opportunities
* Financial contribution towards home working equipment
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Apply online or contact Gemma Clarke at G2 Legal today.
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