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Senior Costs Draftsman

Employer
RBUK Legal
Location
England, Greater Manchester, Manchester
Salary
£30000 - £31000 per annum
Closing date
19 Sep 2019
Reference
16069/cb

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Practice area
Costs
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
PQE
2 years, 3 years, 4 years
Position
Other
Sector
Private practice

Job Details

We are currently recruiting for a Law Costs Draftsman for a dedicated outsourced costs team working in-house with one of our Top Tier Personal Injury clients in Manchester city centre.

Ideally, you will have 3-4 years law costs experience, the ability to draft bills on Multi Track matters, predominantly on personal injury matters, must have experience of cost budgeting, potentially some advocacy experience and experience of Fixed Costs arguments, useful but not essential.

The role will comprise of the following duties:

Drafting larger bills and budgets

Drafting Replies to Points of Dispute

Negotiation of Costs to settlement

Drafting Budgets and associated documentation

Advocacy

Working to deadlines

Liaising and Reporting to Solicitor Clients

Diary Management

Keeping in constant touch with the clients to ensure communication and continuous workflow.

Use of in-house case management system

Keeping up to date with regulatory changes

Research using internal and external resources

The successful candidate will have previous experienceof running a busy workload. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven ability to work to deadlines. A keen eye to detail, excellent organisation skills and willingness to learn are paramount

If you are interested then please get in touch with Chris Batten at RBUK Legal for further details on 0161 457 2199

RBUK Legal Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Company

RBUK Legal is a small, boutique legal recruitment agency with over 50 year’s experience collectively. We have a nationwide presence, covering all areas of legal work. Since 2004, we have built great working relationships with law firms big & small, ensuring that we accurately match candidates with the best firms to help them progress their careers.

Whether you’re looking for…

• Private Practice
• In House
• Costs and Support

If you’re working in…

• Commercial
• Personal Injury
• Litigation
• Property (Residential or Commercial)
• Private Client
• Family Law (Private or Legal Aid)
• Crime

We’re always happy to give you friendly and knowledgable advise to support you as you carve out your career path. We have an expert understanding of the legal job market and we will work with you to find the best solution for you!

As a small, boutique agency, RBUK Legal has the ability to focus on our candidates, giving you a personalised experience. This ensures that we can provide you with the best service possible. You won’t be bounced around from person to person, you’ll likely work with one recruiter who has the connections to get you to the right place. 

Whatever you are looking for, whatever you do, ​wherever you are - RBUK Legal is confident in our ability to support you through the recruitment process.

Let’s chat through your options - 0161 745 7517

Company info
Website
Telephone
0161 745 7517
Location
Imperial Court
Exchange Quay
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M5 3EB
United Kingdom

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