Costs Draftsperson

Davies; Bolton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Bolton seeks a Costs Draftsperson to handle preparation of bills and schedules of costs, alongside managing a caseload. The ideal candidate will have experience in costs recovery, ideally within insurance litigation. Key responsibilities include drafting bills, negotiating costs, and providing strategic advice. This full-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Davies Incentive Plan

25 days holiday (increasing with service)

Simply Health Care Cash Plan

24/7 online GP and mental health support

Death In Service after 1 year's service

5% Employee / 3% Employer pension contribution

Employee Resource Groups

Employee Volunteering Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Gym Flex

Access to Online Discount Sites

Discounted Gourmet Society Membership

Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions

Discounts at local retail outlets

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Costs Draftsperson role, particularly in bill drafting and costs recovery.
• Good understanding of the Detailed Assessment process, case law, and insurance litigation practice.

Responsibilities

• Draft bills and schedules of costs to recover costs through the Detailed Assessment process.
• Prepare replies and consider points of dispute.
• Provide strategic costs advice and preparing cost strategy reports.
• Manage own caseload using in-house case management system.
• Hit chargeable hours target every day.

Skills

Bill drafting

Costs recovery

Understanding of Detailed Assessment process

Knowledge of case law

Experience in insurance litigation

Job description

Department: Legal
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Bolton

Description

The Costs Draftsperson is responsible for preparing bills, schedules of costs and other pleadings, resolving costs claims predominantly as a receiving party representative.

Key Responsibilities

• To draft bills and schedules of costs to recover costs through the Detailed Assessment process, including negotiating costs, drafting budgets, and ideally conduct own advocacy.
• To prepare replies and consider points of dispute.
• To provide strategic costs advice and preparing cost strategy reports.
• Responsible for management of own caseload using in-house case management system including timely and accurate maintenance of the system along with billing and management information – ensuring completeness of records in order to aid business decision making.
• To hit chargeable hours target every day.
• Delegation of tasks where available and appropriate to other members of the team.
• Undertaking periodic reviews of files in line with client requirements.
• Provide written updates by email or letter to clients detailing case activity to ensure that they receive up to date and accurate information about progress when requested.
• To either conduct own advocacy or prepare instructions to outside Counsel.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Experience in a similar Costs Draftsperson role - bill drafting and costs recovery for receiving parties essential.
• Have a good understanding of the Detailed Assessment process, case law, and insurance litigation practice & process.

Willingness to learn and develop skills in other areas of costs, including commercial litigation.

Job Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing
• Death In Service – after 1 years’ service
• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Volunteering Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Tech Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loan*
• Gym Flex*
• Access to Online Discount Sites
• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
• Discounts at local retail outlets
• *after successfully completing probation