Law Costs Draftsman

14 Days Old

Role: Law Costs Draftsmen | Costs Lawyers

ALegal 500 law firm and one of the UK's largest provider of Legal Aid services are seeking Junior Law Costs Draftsmen to join their established Billing and Costs Department, which comprises of 30 staff based in City of London.
Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our clients accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm.
The Role:
The ideal candidate will be joining an established team of Costs Lawyers/ Draftspersons with offices nationwide to assist and support billing process and recovery to the legal profession. You will have strong technical knowledge and experience of drafting bills and excellent negotiation skills. The company is looking for Law Costs Draftsman with significant Legal Aid experience to 'hit the ground running'.
Main Responsibilities of the Role:
Report directly to Manager
Drafting / preparing inter partes bills of costs, costs budgets; and points of reply/dispute
Drafting 3 or 6 column Inter partes bills;
Drafting Electronic Bills;
To complete service of bills;
Drafting PODs/ Replies;
Conducting Negotiations;
Drafting Costs Budgets and relevant Precedents;
Costs for summary assessment;
Overseeing the Issuing of the Notice of Commencement and associated documents
Working to deadlines
Attendance upon Detailed Assessment Hearing as and when necessary
Providing technical / costs guidance to fee earners where required
Assist junior members of the team to complete post assessment work, with training and ad hoc queries
Maintaining accurate time costing procedures
Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly meetings ensuring that these are dealt with promptly
Ensuring compliance with file management
Internal training and reviewing the ongoing costs management process.
Key Skills Required:
A strong academic background
Experience as Costs Draftsman
Minimum of 2 years legal experience in Costs Law namely drafting legal aid and Inter partes bills along with clear understanding and application of the civil procedure rules relating to costs
Worked in a litigation environment and have some relevant legal experience gained within a Costs team
Experience of handling your own costs caseload from start to finish
Costs negotiation skills and experience
Up to date knowledge of LAA Costs Assessment Guidance, CPR and legislation
IT literate including knowledge of using costs drafting software e.g. Costsmaster
Strong attention to detail
Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges
Previous proven supervisory experience an advantage but not requirement
Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with other professionals and court services
Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business
Excellent analytical and organizational skills
Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment
Experience in own advocacy is an advantage
Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills
On offer is a competitive salary, real opportunities for progression and a supportive team environment.
Note: By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services, permission to submit your CV to the hiring company.

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Location:
City Of London
Salary:
not provided
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Legal

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