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Cost Draftsmen

Job Type : Permanent, Full Time

Salary : £40000 – £45000/annum

My client are a established reputable legal company located in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. Due to business growth we are now seeking Costs Draftsmen/Women to join the team. Main duties and responsibilities:-
Responsibilities to include:
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To prepare bill of costs for detailed assessment
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To prepare cost claims for submission to opposing solicitor and the Courts
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To undertake negotiations
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To prepare Statement of Costs for summary assessment
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To prepare and costs budgets
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To prepare Points of Dispute and Replies
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To prepare applications for interim Costs Certificates and preparing hearing bundles for detailed assessment
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To represent the Claimant at hearings for Assessment of costs or Costs budget hearings
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To assist in drafting High Costs Case Plans for submission to the Court/Third Party Representatives etc.
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To liaise and advise with fee earners and support staff in relation to any costs related query
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Drafting estimates of costs to accompany Allocation Questionnaires and Pre Trial Checklists
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Drafting statements of costs (N260’s)for summary assessment
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Conducting negotiations re costs issues
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Draft Notices of Commencement to serve bills of costs on paying parties
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Drafting points of dispute and replies to points of dispute
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Attending detailed assessment hearings
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Undertaking other duties reasonably required by partners or senior management
About you:
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Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience of Cost Draftsman experience
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Costs negotiations experience
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Able to demonstrate strong administrative and organisational skills
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Excellent communication skills including oral and written presentation skills

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