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Law Costs Draftsman / Costs Lawyer

GEMINI RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTD
Job LocationManchester
EducationNot Mentioned
Salary£30,000 - £65,000 per annum, negotiable
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
Job TypePermanent, full-time or part-time

Job Description

Law Costs Draftsman/Lawyer with Legal Aid and Inter Partes Experience (x3) - Manchester.Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with specialist Law Costs Draftsmen (Cost Law Services Ltd - www.costlaw.com) who are seeking experienced Law Costs Draftsman/Lawyers with extensive experience in drafting bills on Legal Aid and Private Client matters.Salary: On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for success and promotion. The Company will consider applicants wishing to work part time, full time or with flexible working hours. The Company will allow working from home.Accountability within a remote working culture is the norm within this business. Costs background Costs Law services have grown exponentially nationwide to form a team of over 30 Law Costs Draftsmen and Lawyers with immense experience in all aspects of costs law. Not only do they represent a leading legal aid practice on all their billing they are now focusing on growing their client base.Their broad spectrum of billing across multiple areas of law is based on a sound knowledge of the costs system and the ability to manage client expectations to ensure their cash flow is maintained.Their work involves preparing bills and costs budgets in Court of Protection, Children Law, Clinical Negligence, Commercial Litigation, Family, Housing & Property Litigation, Immigration, Judicial Review, and Personal Injury matters.The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge and experience of drafting bills and also excellent negotiation skills. The company is looking for experienced candidates who will hit the ground running’.The RoleMain Duties and Responsibilities

  • Report directly to manager/supervisor/director
  • Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a proactive understanding of clients’ needs
  • Drafting 3 or 6 column Inter partes bills
  • Drafting POD’s/ Replies
  • Conducting Negotiations
  • To complete post -assessment work
  • To complete Legal Aid Claims (Claim 1’s/Claim 1a’s/ Claim 2’s);
  • To liaise and advise fee earners and support staff in relation to the variety of legal costs matters
  • Drafting cost budgets & statement of Costs for summary assessment,
  • Drafting of estimates of costs to accompany Allocation Questionnaires and Pre-Trial Checklists.
  • Drafting, High Cost Case Plans,
  • Corresponding with third parties - experts, counsel etc..
  • Uploading applications to the Legal Aid Agency,
  • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures on inter partes negotiations
  • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly
  • Ensuring compliance with bill/case management system.
    • Key Skills Required
  • Demonstrate passion and experience in a Costs Law
  • A strong academic background i.e with a Law degree
  • Legal experience as a Costs Draftsmen & or a Costs Lawyer
  • Clear understanding and application of the civil procedure rules relating to costs
  • Minimum of 2 - 4 years’ experience in drafting legal aid and Inter partes bills
  • Costs Negotiations Experience;
  • Advocacy skills helpful but not essential.
  • Business acumen and the ability to market the Company
  • Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people
  • Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance
  • Committed team player, self -motivated and professional
  • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills
  • Social media skill useful
    • This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required.Rewards
  • 20 days annual leave
  • Additional holiday accrual*
  • Up to 4 days paid sick leave*
  • Practicing Certificate renewed annually
  • ACL Panel Membership and Accreditation/re Accreditation/ Reaccreditation fee paid for*
  • Panel courses mandatory for Accreditation paid for*
  • Access to vast range of training webinars / E-Library
  • Automatic enrolment onto the Company’s pension scheme
  • Childcare Vouchers
  • Eye test vouchers
  • Excellent progression opportunities
  • Supportive team environment.
  • Part time working
  • Flexible working arrangements/ considered
  • Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition
    • *terms and conditions applyThe company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve.About Gemini Recruitment and Equal Opportunities: Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK.By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at Required skills
  • Costing
  • Law Firm
  • Legal
  • Solicitors
  • Billing Process

    • Keyskills :
    Costing Law Firm Legal Solicits Billing Process

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