Law Cost Draftsman

ELITE SEARCH ASSOCIATES LIMITED ,
Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £20,000 per annum

Overview

Law Cost Draftsman Permanent Doncaster £20k-£40k Im currently recruiting for a highly reputable law firm based in the Doncaster Area. They are looking for experienced Law costs draftsman to join there rewarding and growing team. Role: Negotiating a settlement based on a Bills of Costs utilising any other documentation prepared in support. Liaising with Solicitors Contacting our client once a week with an update as to progress of the case. Informing our client of offers received from Defendant’s insurers/solicitors; Obtaining an authority from our client at the outset of a case to enable negotiations to be prompt and less time consuming; Providing a break down of the fees PIC incurs at the end of a case along with returning our client’s file of papers within 24 hours. Preparing reports to our clients detailing current position and offers on a weekly/biweekly basis. Liaising with Defendants Liaising with Defendants with a view to co-ordinating prompt negotiations and settlements; Reviewing offers made and considering whether to accept or reject offers received; Formulating offers for counter proposals; Reviewing documentation received from the Defendant to consider the effects on costs and reviewing our position further. Liaising with Court and Advocates Issuing Court Proceedings, serving the Notice of Commencement, serving Replies to Points of Dispute and requesting a Detailed Assessment Hearing/Provisional Assessment Hearing; Responding to Court Proceedings and complying with Orders received from the Court; Preparing all Court documentation and Bundles ensuring they are served on all correct Parties; Preparing Instructions and Briefs to Counsel where appropriate. Assisting Advocacy where information is required relating to any particular matter. Training and Development Keeping up to date with new rules and case law. Attending internal training sessions when possible. If attendance is not possible training documentation should be reviewed and notes taken as to effects on Costs. Working Monday to Friday Competitive salary