Cost Draftsperson

Job title:

Cost Draftsperson

Company

Merje

Job description

Cost DraftspersonSalary: Upto £50,000 dependent on experienceLocation: Manchester, with 3/2 hybrid working pattern after probationMERJE is seeking a highly skilled Cost Draftsperson to join a thriving in-house team at a leading law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence claims. This role offers excellent career development prospects and the opportunity to work with an established costs department of over 40 professionals.The CompanyThis award-winning law firm, established in 2000, is ranked 70 out of more than 10,000 law firms nationwide. With a 5-star Trustpilot rating from over 6,500 reviews, the company prides itself on helping injured people and delivering exceptional client service.The RoleThe Cost Draftsperson will support senior case handlers with drafting requirements, working in an assisting capacity. This position offers the potential for training contracts or support through ACL qualification for high-performing candidates.Key Responsibilities of the Cost Draftsperson:

• Drafting formal bills and supplementary documents for detailed assessment on fast track & multi-track cases
• Preparing N260 statements of costs and risk assessments
• Investigating disbursement liabilities and reviewing client ledgers
• Preparing Precedent S and Q documents
• Commencing Detailed Assessment proceedings on approved work

Required knowledge and experience for the Cost Draftsperson role:

• 2 to 10 years’ drafting experience in the claimant personal injury sector
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience with Precedent H, R, and Q, and finalising formal bills in Multi Track and budgeted cases
• Working knowledge of Civil Procedures Rules and Detailed Assessment process
• Proficiency in Proclaim Case Management System and Costs Master software

If you’re an experienced Cost Draftsperson looking for a challenging and rewarding role in a dynamic legal environment, apply now to join this innovative team!Applicants must be located and eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.Please note, should feedback not be received within 28 days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. In applying for this role, you may be registered on our database so we can contact you about suitable opportunities in future. Your data will be managed in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website.If you would like this job advertisement in an alternative format, please contact MERJE directly.

Expected salary

£50000 per year

Location

Manchester

Job date

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 08:55:26 GMT

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