Are you an experienced Law Costs Draftsperson looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic Costs Manchester Unit? We are seeking a highly skilled professional to join our Costs Department, working to maximise costs recovery and manage a diverse caseload effectively. This role involves handling PI Multi Track cases, from the preparation of cost budgets to advocacy stages.

What you will be doing...

• Assist fee earners and other Law Costs Draftspersons in preparing Statements of Costs for Summary Assessment (N260s), Estimates (Form H’s), Costs Budgets (Precedent H), and Formal Bills of Costs with limited supervision.
• Negotiate and settle claims for costs on the best possible terms.
• Prepare and conduct costs recovery in accordance with the Costs Recovery Handling Protocol and internal service standards.
• Assist in the preparation of Formal Bills, Costs Budgets, Points of Dispute, and Replies to Points of Dispute in higher-value matters.
• Provide advice to fee earners on levels and prospects of costs recovery.
• Prepare Statements of Costs for Summary Assessment (N260s) for trials, applications, or approval hearings and negotiate settlements where appropriate.

A bit about you...

·        Self-confident and able to work independently as well as part of a team, accepting supervision.

·        Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

·        Strong advocacy skills and a persuasive, assertive negotiator with a good telephone manner.

·        Highly organised with excellent file management skills and attention to detail.

·        Competent in IT packages (e.g., Outlook, WORD) with good keyboard skills.

·        At least 2 years of successful experience in personal injury case handling or costs recovery in Multi Track matters.

·        Trained to a high level of understanding the CPR.

·        Enthusiastic, committed, accountable, and trustworthy with a willingness to learn and undertake continuing training and development

Benefits...

• 5 days additional leave over Christmas (Xmas shut down)
• Permanent health insurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan (MediCash)
• Life assurance
• Disability Confident Employer
• Days Annual leave (in addition to bank holidays)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Organised sports and social club
• Annual travel and parking loans
• Financial assistance for professional development