Law Costs Draftsperson

Job ID: JR9999
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Salary: £30000 –
40000

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Job Description:

Supporting Costs Case Handlers with a full range of Drafting requirements
Drafting formal bills for Detailed Assessment
Drafting N260 statements of costs
Preparing risk assessments
Assisting with drafting Budgets Person specification Essential criteria
Completion of a legal qualification (LLB, GDL, LPC)
Drafting skills associated with completing Precedent H, R and Q and finalising formal bills
You will have a flexible approach and be able to respond to rapid changes in working schedules and priorities. For this you will need to be organised and able to communicate clearly with people at all levels
The role involves the use of IT systems and therefore computer literacy, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, is essential

Key Duties:

  • The ideal candidate will possess 2 to 5 years’ experience working either in house or for an external supplier of costs drafting services
  • Experience within Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence is desirable
  • Experience of preparing bills and supplementary documents for Detailed Assessment on fast track & multi track cases
  • Confident with budget drafting experience
  • Experience in working to targets and meeting deadlines
  • You will have a flexible approach and be able to respond to rapid changes in working schedules and priorities. For this you will need to be organised and able to communicate clearly with people at all levels
  • Knowledge of time recording procedures
  • Working knowledge of the Civil Procedures Rules and Detailed Assessment process

Benefits:

  • 23 days holiday, rising 1 day per year to a max of 26 days, plus bank holidays
  • 3 holiday buy backs per year after 1 year of service
  • Private medical insurance
  • Death in Service – 2 x salary based on annual salary
  • Active social committee, firm pays for trips to e.g. Bowling, Chester Races, Christmas party, Summer Barbecue
  • Active training culture
  • Netball / Football team, 10km Manchester team and more.
  • Employee Assistance Programme etc.

To Apply For This Role:

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