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Overview
We’re a fast-growing law firm specialising in Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury, and we’re looking for a talented Cost Draftsperson to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong drafting skills and a keen eye for detail to play a vital role in ensuring costs are accurately prepared, managed, and recovered. You will work closely with our legal teams, providing expert support and advice, helping to shape cost strategies, and contributing directly to the success of the firm.
Why Join Us
* Career growth with clear progression routes
* A supportive, collaborative team environment
* The chance to make a real impact in people’s lives
If you’ve got sharp drafting skills and an eye for detail, we’d love to hear from you.
In Return Fletchers Can Offer
* 35 hours working week
* Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
* 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure; option to purchase up to 3 extra days’ holiday per year
* Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice option
* Life Assurance Policy
* Medicash policy to cover some dental, optical and other medical expenses
* Company sick pay
* Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
* Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balance
* Varied calendar of funded company social events
* Monthly voucher awards
Main Responsibilities
* Preparation of detailed bills of costs, costs schedules and costs estimates
* Review of opponent’s points of dispute and preparation of replies
* Preparation of costs budgets
* Reviewing opponents’ costs budgets, preparing BDRs, Precedent T’s and entering into negotiations
* Potential to attend CCMC hearings
* Ensuring that the quality of work produced is to the highest standard
* Management of daily workloads as well as achieving service level agreements
* Be able to work to deadlines and prioritise matters to ensure targets are delivered
* Ensuring that the Client is regularly updated as to the current situation on matters
* Ensuring that care is taken to ensure good working relationships with internal colleagues
* Being responsible for maximising the firm’s profitability whilst maintaining the highest Client care standard
* Adhering to the firm’s policies
* Any other duties as reasonably required by the business
Essential Skills And Experience
* Proven experience of drafting bills of costs and costs budgets
* Experience of Proclaim
* Experience of Cost Master
* Organisational, planning and communication skills
* Excellent customer service skills
* Good general IT skills
* Time management
* Ability to use initiative
* Working effectively within a team
* Attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines
About Fletchers Solicitors
Fletchers is a fast-growing, dynamic law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with outstanding rankings in both The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. We work across England, with offices in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Bolton, Southport, Newcastle, Reading, Birmingham, Northampton and Cambridge. We offer hybrid and flexible working practices and are committed to colleague wellbeing and happiness.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
Industries
* Legal Services
Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing a culture where everyone can thrive.
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