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Costs Draftsperson

Flint Bishop

Derby

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Costs Draftsperson to join their dynamic team in Derby. This exciting role involves managing a diverse caseload, preparing complex bills of costs, and negotiating settlements in a supportive environment. The firm is committed to providing exceptional client service and fostering long-lasting relationships. With a focus on growth in the Claimant market, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the team's ambition and success. If you have a passion for law and a desire to excel in a collaborative setting, this role could be your next career move.

Wettbewerbsfähiges Gehalt

Bonuspotential

Karriereentwicklungsmöglichkeiten

25 Tage Urlaub plus Feiertage

Möglichkeit, 1 Woche Urlaub zu kaufen und zu verkaufen

1 Woche Urlaub Übertragung

Zusätzlicher Tag frei für Ihren Geburtstag

Mitarbeiterrabatt für lokale Geschäfte

Soziale Tage und Abende

Monatliches Essen für alle Mitarbeiter

Mindestens 2:1 juristischer Abschluss erforderlich.
Erfahrung in der klinischen Negligenz-Kostenerstellung von Vorteil.

Eigenverantwortliches Management eines umfangreichen Fallbestands.
Vorbereitung komplexer Kostenabrechnungen in streitigen und nicht streitigen Fällen.

Kostenmanagement

Zeitmanagement

Verhandlungsgeschick

IT-Systemkenntnisse

Teamarbeit

2:1 juristischer Abschluss

Fallmanagementsysteme

Department: Insurance Litigation

Location: Derby, UK

Description
We are recruiting for a Costs Draftsperson to join our Costs team based in Derby. Applications are invited from Claimant cost drafters with a solid track record in preparing bills of costs. Experience in drafting clinical negligence bills would be advantageous.

If you can deliver exceptional quality client service and share our ethos and commitment to building long-lasting client relationships, this role may be ideal for you.

Our Costs team has recently diversified into the Claimant market and has ambition to become a major player in this sector attracting wider external clients. The successful candidate will share our desire to grow this area of our business and support our journey.

This role reports on a day-to-day basis to the Head of Costs.

Key Responsibilities

Working alongside a team of costs experts.
Creatively, innovatively, and effectively manage your own caseload of matters.
Taking ownership of your own significant caseload, from start to finish.
Proactive use of case management systems.
Manage specialist costs caseload involving complex clinical negligence matters.
Preparing complex bills of costs in litigated and non-litigated claims, including cost managed cases.
Negotiate settlement of costs cases.
Analyse risk and develop sound judgement to justify decisions in the management of cases.
Prioritise work efficiently and effectively to ensure client service level agreements and deadlines are met.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

You will:

Preferably have a minimum of a 2:1 legal degree
Preferably have prior clinical negligence cost drafting experience
Preferably have experience in a legal setting
Be able to work alone and manage your own caseload
Have a genuine desire and interest in working in a contentious area of the law
Have excellent time management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines with your caseload
Have excellent knowledge of IT systems and processes
Be highly motivated
Be a team player and able to get on with others

Benefits

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