In-House Costs Draftsperson
Fully Remote
Our client, a highly regarded law firm are seeking an experienced Costs Specialist to join their established and supportive Costs Team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a costs professional looking to develop their expertise across costs litigation, drafting, budgeting and recovery, within a collaborative and experienced team environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a caseload of litigated fixed-fee costs disputes from instruction through to resolution.
* Prepare and issue Part 8 court proceedings where fixed costs are challenged.
* Draft Claim Forms and other litigation documents, including applications for assessment and Precedent U.
* Review and respond to written submissions, progressing matters efficiently through the court process.
* Comply with all court directions and deadlines.
* Draft witness statements and supporting documents as required.
* Prepare hearing bundles and support hearing preparation.
* Negotiate disputed costs where appropriate.
* Draft Bills of Costs across Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence matters.
* Prepare Fixed Recoverable Costs schedules and associated claims.
* Draft Statements of Costs for hearings, including Directions Questionnaires, interim hearings and trials.
* Prepare Precedent H Costs Budgets in line with fee earner instructions.
* Draft Budget Discussion Reports (Precedent R).
* Monitor budget compliance and provide support with budgeting queries
* Prepare settlement advice for Negotiators or Directors.
Person Specification
* Experience in costs drafting within a legal setting.
* Strong knowledge of the Fixed Recoverable Costs (FRC) regime within Personal Injury (Portal/Non-Portal Fast Track and Intermediate Track).
* Experience drafting Bills of Costs and related documentation.
* Good working understanding of the CPR and costs procedures.
* Experience preparing Precedent H Budgets would be an advantage however not essential.
Benefits
* Bonus scheme
* 25 days holiday + birthday day off
* Options to purchase up to 5 additional days leave
* Pension Auto Enrolment and optional salary sacrifice scheme
* Healthcare
* Life insurance
* Company sick pay
* Health and wellbeing support
* Discounted gym membership
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Flexible, hybrid working or fully remote
Apply now or call Claire Heshon at HarKaye Core Talent for further details..
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