Consultant Costs Draftsman (Legal Aid Specialist)
Consultant Costs Draftsman (Legal Aid Specialist)
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DMD Costs is a specialist costs consultancy for law firms across the UK. Our experienced Costs Draftsmen manage every aspect of legal cost recovery, from Bills of Costs and Precedent H budgets to Points of Dispute, Replies, and negotiations through to settlement. We combine deep CPR expertise with a commercial focus, ensuring the fullest possible recovery while allowing fee-earners to concentrate on litigation. Our services cover personal injury, industrial disease, clinical negligence, housing disrepair, and credit-hire work. We also handle Part 8 costs-only proceedings and represent clients at detailed assessment.
Company Description
DMD Costs is a specialist costs consultancy for law firms across the UK. Our experienced Costs Draftsmen manage every aspect of legal cost recovery, from Bills of Costs and Precedent H budgets to Points of Dispute, Replies, and negotiations through to settlement. We combine deep CPR expertise with a commercial focus, ensuring the fullest possible recovery while allowing fee-earners to concentrate on litigation. Our services cover personal injury, industrial disease, clinical negligence, housing disrepair, and credit-hire work. We also handle Part 8 costs-only proceedings and represent clients at detailed assessment.
Role Description
This is a full-time remote role for a Consultant Costs Draftsman (Legal Aid Specialist). The Consultant Costs Draftsman will be responsible for drafting Bills of Costs, preparing Precedent H budgets, managing Points of Dispute and Replies, and negotiating settlements. Additionally, the role involves handling Part 8 costs-only proceedings and representing clients at detailed assessments. Collaboration with legal teams to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant cost recovery is a key part of this role.
Qualifications
* Expertise in drafting Bills of Costs and Precedent H budgets
* Proficient in managing Points of Dispute and Replies
* Strong negotiation skills and experience in securing settlements
* Familiarity with CPR and experience in Part 8 costs-only proceedings
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to work independently and remotely
* Experience in personal injury, industrial disease, clinical negligence, housing disrepair, and credit-hire work
* Previous experience as a costs draftsman or similar role
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
* Industries
Legal Services
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