Costs Draftsman/Lawyer
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- England,North West,Greater Manchester
- Full Time, Permanent
- Salary negotiable
Job Description:
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ambitious individual to join a growing national team. You’ll be involved in the preparation of Bills of Costs for Detailed/Provisional Assessment as well as litigation of bills through the Court process. You may be involved in advocacy at Court if required and as agreed with the Costs Partner. As part of your role you will interact with clients, providing advice and taking instructions throughout the case. You will also provide technical support to fee earners and you may be involved in training of junior members of the team. Ideally, you’ll have minimum two years’ experience working either in house or for an external supplier of costs drafting services
About You
*Experience either in house or for an external supplier of Costs
*Basic knowledge of legal procedures
*Proven experience with IT systems and time recording procedures
*A flexible approach enabling you to respond to changes in priorities
*Excellent communication skills and professional telephone manner
*Ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders across the business
*Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
*Desirable: financial or legal qualifications e.g.: ACL qualification, ILEX Part 1 Year 1
*Desirable: Experience in one or more legal departments
Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You
*25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can ’buy’ up to 35hrs of extra holiday too.
*Generous and flexible pension schemes.
*Volunteering days – Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid)
*Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.
About You
*Experience either in house or for an external supplier of Costs
*Basic knowledge of legal procedures
*Proven experience with IT systems and time recording procedures
*A flexible approach enabling you to respond to changes in priorities
*Excellent communication skills and professional telephone manner
*Ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders across the business
*Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
*Desirable: financial or legal qualifications e.g.: ACL qualification, ILEX Part 1 Year 1
*Desirable: Experience in one or more legal departments
Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You
*25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can ’buy’ up to 35hrs of extra holiday too.
*Generous and flexible pension schemes.
*Volunteering days – Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid)
*Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.
Job number 3405459
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Company Details:
Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Company size: 50–99 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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