Junior Costs Draftsperson

Type: Trainee
Region: London

Junior Costs Draftsperson

Full Time, Permanent

£25,000 – £35,000

Liverpool L20

Our client is a well-established law firm based in Bootle L20, offering a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to join their team due to continued business growth.

We are looking for a diligent, confident, self-motivated, and experienced person to fill the role of Junior Costs Draftsperson. Full training will be provided by the Costs team along with guidance and support throughout your employment with them, helping you to gain the skills and experience for progression to a Senior Costs draftsperson.

** Roles and Responsibilities**

As a Trainee Law Costs Draftsperson, you will prepare costs claims for submission to opposing solicitors or the courts and have the chance to work on negotiations with opponents.

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 costs budgets

To liaise and advise with fee earners and support staff in relation to any costs related query.

Undertaking other duties reasonably required by partners or senior management.

** What we need from you: **

Minimum of 1 years experience of Cost Drafting experience

Experience in drafting bills of costs

Able to demonstrate strong administrative and organisational skills.

Excellent communication skills including oral and written presentation skills.

** Job details and benefits**

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Negotiable dependent upon experience

Monday to Friday, 9am

5pm

Office Based

22 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) increasing to 25 after 3 years service

Company pension scheme

Medicash

Annual Pay reviews

If you feel the Junior Costs position may be for you or you are interested in finding out further information, please contact Joe at Everpool Recruitment by email

or call 0151 556 2090. Alternatively, you can apply to this advert and someone from the Everpool team will be in touch.

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