ROLE: 2X COSTS LAWYER, SOLICITOR, CHARTERED LEGAL EXEC OR LAW COSTS DRAFTSMAN WITH LEGAL AID AND INTER PARTES EXPERIENCE.

Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with specialist Lawyers and Law Costs Draftsmen (Cost Law Services Ltd)whoare seeking experienced Costs Lawyer, Solicitor, Chartered Legal Exec or Law Costs Draftsman with extensive experience in drafting bills on Legal Aid and Inter Partes matters.

Salary: On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for success and promotion.The Company will consider applicants wishing to work part time, full time or with flexible working hours. The Company will consider hybrid working.

Accountability within a remote working culture is the norm within this business.

The Role:

The ideal candidate will be joining an established team of Costs Lawyers/ Draftspersons with offices nationwide to assist and support billing process and recovery to the legal profession. You will have strong technical knowledge and experience of drafting bills and excellent negotiation skills. The company is looking for Law Costs Draftsman with significant Legal Aid experience to 'hit the ground running'.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Report directly to Supervisor;
• Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a proactive understanding of clients needs;
• Drafting 3 or 6 column Inter partes bills;
• Drafting Electronic Bills;
• To complete service of bills;
• Drafting PODs/ Replies;
• Conducting Negotiations;
• Drafting Costs Budgets and relevant Precedents;
• Costs for summary assessment;
• Drafting of estimates of costs to accompany Allocation Questionnaires and Pre-Trial Checklists;
• Ability to set matters down for PA Assessment;
• Ability to set matters for DA assessment;
• To complete post assessment work;
• To liaise and advise fee earners and support staff in relation to the variety of legal costs matters;
• Experience in corresponding with third parties experts, counsel etc..
• Maintaining accurate time costing procedures on inter partes negotiations;
• Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly;
• Ensuring compliance case management system updates;
• Experience in using Costs Master.

Key Skills Required

• Demonstrate passion and experience in a Costs Law;
• A strong academic background i.e. with a Law degree
• Legal experience as a Costs Draftsmen minimum 5 years or a Costs Lawyer/Solicitor/Chartered legal Exec - minimum 3 NQ years
• Clear understanding and application of the civil procedure rules relating to costs
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years depending of qualifications and experience in drafting legal aid and Inter partes bills;
• Costs Negotiations Experience;
• Advocacy skills helpful but not essential;
• Business acumen and the ability to market the Company;
• Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people;
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance ;
• Committed team player and ability to work independently, self -motivated and professional ;
• Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills and Costs Master;
• Social media skill useful.

On offer is a competitive salary, real opportunities for progression and a supportive team environment. xbpsjku

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