In-House Costs Draftsman- Housing Disrepair

Liberation Rec; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Liverpool is looking for an In-House C Costs Draftsman specializing in Housing Disrepair. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary between £30,000 and £50,000 plus a bonus that can reach £15,000 or more. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in costs drafting, proficiency in relevant software, and a bonus-driven mindset. Join a motivated team of professionals and maximize your financial performance with us.

Benefits

Supports study for ACL

Bonus potential of £15K pa

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in costs drafting.
• Ideally proficiency in Proclaim and CostsMaster software.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume drafting and cost recovery.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating legal costs, ensuring timely and precise submission.
• Utilising Proclaim and CostsMaster software to manage caseloads effectively.
• Handling Housing Disrepair (HDR) claims, with prior experience preferred.

Skills

Volume drafting

Financial performance focus

Collaboration with solicitors

Tools

Proclaim

CostsMaster

Job description

In-House C Costs Draftsman- Housing Disrepair

Hybrid (2 days a week ideally but will consider 100% remote for the right person)

Liverpool

Job Ref: 100053

The Firm

A very busy and successful Law firm focussing on Housing Disrepair and contract disputes. They are one of the UK Leaders in their field and offer exciting opportunities and one of the highest paid roles in the market.

Salary £30-£50,000 + Bonus

Bonus estimated at £15K pa but can be more as no cap

Supports study for ACL

The Role

Working in a team of 5 the ideal candidate will be highly motivated, capable of handling volume drafting and consistently achieving high value cost recoveries. This position is well-suited for professionals who thrive in a bonus-driven environment and are eager to maximise their earnings while maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating legal costs, ensuring timely and precise submission
• Utilising Proclaim and CostsMaster software to manage caseloads effectively
• Handling Housing Disrepair (HDR) claims, with prior experience preferred
• Working autonomously to meet recovery targets within required timeframes
• Collaborating with solicitors to optimise case outcomes

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in costs drafting
• Ideally proficiency in Proclaim and CostsMaster software
• Prior exposure to Housing Disrepair (HDR) cases is preferred but not essential
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume drafting and cost recovery
• Bonus-driven mindset, with a strong focus on financial performance