Costs Lawyer / Costs Draftsman
Altrincham | Hybrid | Full-time
A well-established law firm is looking to hire a Costs Lawyer / Costs Draftsman to join its growing Costs team, reporting directly into the Head of Department.
This is a full-time, hybrid role based from the firm's Altrincham office, offering the opportunity to join a supportive and established team with genuine scope for progression.
The firm has an employee-owned structure and places a strong emphasis on collaboration, flexibility and developing its people.
The Role
You'll be responsible for handling a varied caseload of costs matters, with a particular focus on Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury.
- Preparing high-value Bills of Costs, including Precedent S Electronic Bills, using CostsMaster.
- Preparing high-value Precedent H Cost Budgets.
- Advising on costs recoverability, negotiating settlements and providing clients with advice on prospects.
- Preparing for CCMCs and conducting costs budget negotiations.
- Advising on budget management throughout the life of a matter.
- Preparing solicitor-own-client documentation and advising on recoverability.
- Instructing Counsel and experts where required.
- Working closely with Clinical Negligence and PI solicitors throughout the progression of costs claims.
- Taking instructions from clients and providing advice on costs procedures, issues and strategy.
- Liaising with Accounts regarding client funds and compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules.
- Working towards financial targets whilst maintaining a high level of client service.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- At least 3 years' experience in civil litigation costs drafting, including Bills and Costs Budgets.
- Experience using CostsMaster.
- Experience preparing E-bills, ideally within Clinical Negligence and/or Personal Injury.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- A proactive approach, with the ability to take ownership of matters.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team while managing your own workload.
What's on offer?
- Hybrid and flexible working.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Pension scheme.
- Healthcare cash plan.Life assurance.
- Bonus scheme.
- Genuine career progression within an established team.
- The opportunity to work within an employee-owned business and have a direct stake in its continued growth.
BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.
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Costs Draftsperson in Altrincham employer: BCL Legal Limited
BCL Legal Limited is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture in the heart of Newcastle that fosters professional growth and development. Employees benefit from comprehensive training programmes, a supportive team environment, and opportunities to engage in meaningful compliance work that directly impacts client service and regulatory adherence. With a focus on work-life balance and employee well-being, BCL Legal is committed to creating a rewarding workplace for its staff.
