Costs DraftsmanFull Time, Permanent£35,000-£45,000 DOEMINIMUM 3-5 years experienceOffice Based, LiverpoolResponsibilities include:
* To prepare bill of costs for detailed assessment
* To prepare cost claims for submission to opposing solicitor and the Courts
* To undertake negotiations
* To prepare Statement of Costs for summary assessment
* To prepare and costs budgets
* To prepare Points of Dispute and Replies
* To prepare applications for interim Costs Certificates and preparing hearing bundles for Detailed Assessment
* To represent the Claimant at hearings for Assessment of costs or Costs budget hearings
* To assist in drafting High Costs Case Plans for submission to the Court/Third Party Representatives etc.
* To liaise and advise with fee earners and support staff in relation to any costs related query
* Drafting estimates of costs to accompany Allocation Questionnaires and Pre Trial Checklists
* Drafting statements of costs (N260’s) for summary assessment
* Conducting negotiations re costs issues
* Draft Notices of Commencement to serve bills of costs on paying parties
* Drafting points of dispute and replies to points of dispute
* Attending detailed assessment hearings
* Undertaking other duties reasonably required by partners or senior management
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