Law Costs Draftsman

Job ID: JR938762356473
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Salary: £30000 –
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Job Description:

James Ray Recruitment are working with a Law Firm in London who require an experienced Costs Drafts person to join their specialist Legal Cost team.

The Candidate:

be a qualified costs lawyer or have a law degree, LPC and/or CILEX qualifications;
have strong verbal and written communication skills;
be hard working with good analytical and organisational skills to manage and prioritise a busy workload;
be comfortable working to deadlines and targets;
possess excellent IT skills particularly in relation to using Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word;
have some relevant legal experience gained within a Costs team and previous experience as a Costs Lawyer will be highly advantageous, but not essential).

Key Duties:

  • Managing a portfolio of costs files collectively with your team-members and conducting all aspects of advocacy, including CCMCs, interim applications, detailed assessments and appeals;
  • Drafting bills of costs, replying to points of dispute, and preparing costs budgets;
  • Internal training and reviewing the ongoing costs management process.
  • Communicating with internal teams, barristers and opponents;
  • Preparing written submissions justifying legal costs

Benefits:

  • Training support
  • Friendly working environment
  • Very Flexible
  • Support in pursuing qualifications

 

To find out more, call the office on 01482 533656

Please be assured all conversation are conducted within the strictest confidence.

Unfortunately, due to time restrictions we cannot respond to every applicant, in the event that we haven’t contacted you within 10 days please take it you have not been successful for this particular role, but your details will be kept on file and considered for all future vacancies.

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To Apply For This Role:

Email your CV and cover letter to admin@jamesrayrec.com