Clinical Negligence Costs Draftsperson Hybrid/Remote

In Cork; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier legal firm in Manchester is seeking a Costs Draftsperson / Costs Lawyer to manage clinical negligence costs files. The firm offers flexible working arrangements post-induction, with a competitive salary ranging from £45K to £75K. Responsibilities include managing caseloads, instructing counsel, and negotiating settlements. Candidates should have experience in clinical negligence and be proficient in Costs Master. Excellent perks such as 25 days holiday along with bank holidays, pension scheme, and career progression opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working

25 days holiday + bank holiday

Pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Life assurance

Bonus scheme

Career progression

Qualifications

• Experience managing Multi track clinical negligence and personal injury costs files.
• Proficient user of Costs Master as well as general IT software such as Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Experience drafting budgets, negotiations, and bills of costs in Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of multi-track Clinical Negligence costs files from inception to completion.
• Instruct counsel and prepare all kinds of Costs documents.
• Negotiate settlements and provide general advice, costs estimates.

Skills

Management of multi-track clinical negligence costs files

Negotiation skills

Proficient in Costs Master

General IT skills (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Education

ACL qualification or willingness to work towards it

Job description

A top-tier legal firm in Manchester is seeking a Costs Draftsperson / Costs Lawyer to manage clinical negligence costs files. The firm offers flexible working arrangements post-induction, with a competitive salary ranging from £45K to £75K. Responsibilities include managing caseloads, instructing counsel, and negotiating settlements. Candidates should have experience in clinical negligence and be proficient in Costs Master. Excellent perks such as 25 days holiday along with bank holidays, pension scheme, and career progression opportunities are offered.