Cost Draftsperson

Position Title: Costs Draftsperson

Location: Greater Manchester

Salary: £35,000 to £60,000 dependent on experience

Reference: BH-36921

Work Type: Full-time



About The Firm:

My client is a highly respected law firm with a thriving costs department of over 40 professionals. They are known for their commitment to client service, employee well-being, and offering exceptional career development opportunities.



Position Overview:

My client, ranked in the top ten for Best Law Firms to work for in the UK, has earned a 5-star rating on Trust Pilot from thousands of reviews. With a well-established costs department of over 40 professionals, they offer a dynamic work environment and exceptional career development opportunities.



Key Responsibilities:



• Supporting costs case handlers with a full range of drafting requirements.

• Drafting formal bills for detailed assessment.

• Drafting N260 statements of costs.

• Preparing risk assessments.

• Assisting with drafting budgets.



Requirements:



• 2 to 10 years’ personal injury claimant costs experience.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Drafting experience with Precedent H, R, and Q and formal bills.

• Ability to work to targets.

• Flexibility and organisation to adapt to changing priorities.

• Working knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules and the detailed assessment process.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Proficiency in IT systems, including Microsoft Office and Proclaim Case Management System.

• Experience using Costs Master software.



The Benefits & How to Apply:



• Salary: £35,000 to £60,000, dependent on experience.

• 3/2 hybrid working pattern after probation.

• 23 days holiday, rising to 26 days, plus public/bank holidays.

• Private medical insurance after 2 years’ service.

• Enhanced maternity leave payment (over 1 year’s service, further enhanced after 4 years).

• Death in service cover.

• 24/7 onsite gym access, netball/football teams, and social activities.

• Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget.

• Training and development opportunities, including ACL qualification support.



Apply in the strictest of confidence online and/or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.







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