Costs Draftsperson

Costs Draftsperson Department: Legal Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Bolton Description The Costs Draftsperson is responsible for preparing bills, schedules of costs and other pleadings, resolving costs claims predominantly as a receiving party representative. Key Responsibilities Ability to draft bills of costs and recovery of costs through the Detailed Assessment process, including negotiating costs, drafting budgets either Claimant and/or Defendant and conduct own advocacy. Responsible for management of own caseload using in-house case management system including timely and accurate maintenance of the system along with billing and management information – ensuring completeness of records in order to aid business decision making. Responsible for hitting chargeable hours target every day. Delegation of tasks where available and appropriate to other members of the team. Drafting Bills and Schedules of Costs Preparing replies and considering points of dispute Identifying strengths and weaknesses and preparing a document to reflect this. Preparing cost strategy reports, and providing strategic costs advice. Dealing with correspondence and telephone calls. Undertaking periodic reviews of files in line with Client requirements. Provide written updates by email or letter to clients detailing case activity to ensure that they receive up to date and accurate information about progress when requested. Conduct own advocacy or instructing advocate as required Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Experience in a similar costs Draftsperson role - bill drafting and costs recovery for receiving party. Have a good understanding of the Detailed Assessment process, Cost Case Laws and Insurance Litigation practice & process. Previous experience of client liaison. Good standard of education – 3 GCSE’s grade C or above or equivalent including Maths, English & Science as a minimum. Good telephone negotiation skills Previous experience of handling own caseload. Ability to use own initiative. Ability to plan and prioritise workloads. Excellent listening and verbal communication skills. Ability to make decisions. Ability to remain calm under pressure. Ability to act as part of a team. Proficient IT skills. Desirable: Education – Degree and/or LPC and/or ALCD or equivalent. Conducted own advocacy. Job Benefits Davies Incentive Plan 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) Simply Health Care Cash Plan WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing Death In Service – after 1 years’ service Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer Employee Resource Groups Employee Volunteering Programme Cycle to Work Scheme* Tech Scheme* Season Ticket Loan* Gym Flex* Access to Online Discount Sites Discounted Gourmet Society Membership Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide Discounts at local retail outlets *after successfully completing probation