Costs Draftsperson

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In-House Costs DraftspersonFully RemoteOur client, a highly regarded law firm are seeking an experienced Costs Specialist to join their established and supportive Costs Team.This is an excellent opportunity for a costs professional looking to develop their expertise across costs litigation, drafting, budgeting and recovery, within a collaborative and experienced team environment.Key ResponsibilitiesManage a caseload of litigated fixed-fee costs disputes from instruction through to resolution.Prepare and issue Part 8 court proceedings where fixed costs are challenged.Draft Claim Forms and other litigation documents, including applications for assessment and Precedent U.Review and respond to written submissions, progressing matters efficiently through the court process.Comply with all court directions and deadlines.Draft witness statements and supporting documents as required.Prepare hearing bundles and support hearing preparation.Negotiate disputed costs where appropriate.Draft Bills of Costs across Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence matters.Prepare Fixed Recoverable Costs schedules and associated claims.Draft Statements of Costs for hearings, including Directions Questionnaires, interim hearings and trials.Prepare Precedent H Costs Budgets in line with fee earner instructions.Draft Budget Discussion Reports (Precedent R).Monitor budget compliance and provide support with budgeting queriesPrepare settlement advice for Negotiators or Directors.Person SpecificationExperience in costs drafting within a legal setting.Strong knowledge of the Fixed Recoverable Costs (FRC) regime within Personal Injury (Portal/Non-Portal Fast Track and Intermediate Track).Experience drafting Bills of Costs and related documentation.Good working understanding of the CPR and costs procedures.Experience preparing Precedent H Budgets would be an advantage however not essential.BenefitsBonus scheme25 days holiday + birthday day offOptions to purchase up to 5 additional days leavePension Auto Enrolment and optional salary sacrifice schemeHealthcareLife insuranceCompany sick payHealth and wellbeing supportDiscounted gym membershipCycle to Work schemeFlexible, hybrid working or fully remoteApply now or call Claire Heshon at HarKaye Core Talent for further details..JBRP1_UKTJ
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Location:
Bristol
Job Type:
FullTime

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