Law Costs Draftsman Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Law Costs Draftsman to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Maintaining excellent levels of client care;
- Assisting with marketing responsibilities;
- Managing a caseload of claimant Personal Injury matters of varying value;
- Managing a mixed caseload of civil and commercial costs recovery work;
- Involvement with management of client relationships;
- Some involvement in costs management work and Court of Protection cases;
- Commencing Detailed Assessment Proceedings with the court if required;
- Drafting schedules bills of costs for a variety of clients and cases.
Requirements:
- Costs Negotiations Experience;
- Business acumen;
- A positive approach to working under pressure and in a busy environment;
- Minimum of 2 – 4 years’ experience of Cost Draftsman/Cost Lawyer Role;
- Experience in drafting Legal Aid bills for varied areas of law;
- Self-motivated to work independently and as part of a team with a ‘can do’ attitude;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Strong IT skills and ability to adapt to new technology;
- Able to demonstrate strong administrative and organisational skills;
- Good interpersonal skills.