Costs Draftsperson / Cost Lawyer - In-house

Top 60 law firm that combines creativity, commerciality and clarity. We work with blue-chip companies, leading organisations, high street brands and individuals across the country. As enterprising and original thinkers, we’re driven to create exceptional experiences for our clients and our people. We handle personal and business-critical issues and game-changing deals across many dynamic sectors. It’s stimulating and rewarding. We’re hardworking and deeply ambitious about creating opportunities for our employees; to move forward and achieve our ambition together. We provide an environment in which you’re supported to reach your potential. Our people have a blend of excellent technical and business skills with the talent to do things differently. Here you’ll find top quality work, cutting edge training, high profile clients, and supportive colleagues. Outline of role Are you an experienced Costs Draftsperson looking for a new challenge? Do you have strong communication skills and boast a keen eye for detail? Are you looking to develop a career in a dynamic and expanding law firm? If so read on We are looking for both a Claimant Costs Draftsperson and a Defendant Costs Draftsperson to join our Costs Team, part of the firm’s Lime & Corclaim Business. Experience - Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role, gained from working in either a Claimant or Defendant role - Strong numerical ability - Experience in drafting bills of costs - Experience in drafting points of disputes - Strong commitment to the principles of good customer service and an enthusiasm to develop a career in the field of costs work - Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy - the ability to prioritise your workload - Commitment and a team player approach with the ability to work in a busy team - Excellent communication skills over the phone and in person Day to day duties - Drafting Precedent H cost budgets advocacy at cost management hearings and / or detailed assessment hearings - Managing a caseload of files - Formulating offers and negotiating settlements - Dealing with general correspondence - Handling telephone calls, and handling queries and enquiries where appropriate - Drafting schedules of costs - Handling receiving party costs matters and drafting bills of costs - Drafting points of replies - Drafting points of dispute To Apply Please email your up to date CV stating your current salary, notice period & salary sought IMPORTANT NOTE Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you haven't been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future. We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest. Adept Recruitment Ltd encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Adept Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003. Adept Recruitment is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients.