Costs Draftsman- Remote working in Manchester

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Costs Draftsperson to join a well-established, legal 500 law firm. Key Responsibilities * Drafting high-value Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury Bills of Costs, including Precedent S Electronic Bills. * Preparing Precedent H Costs Budgets using CostsMaster. * Negotiating costs settlements and advising clients on recoverability and prospects of success. * Managing pre-CCMC preparations, budget negotiations and ongoing costs management. * Preparing solicitor-own-client documentation and advising on costs recovery. * Liaising with solicitors, counsel and experts throughout the costs process. * Providing clients with advice on costs procedures, case strategy and negotiations. * Ensuring compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules. * Managing caseloads effectively while meeting financial targets and maintaining excellent client service. The Ideal Candidate: * Minimum 3 years' experience in civil litigation costs drafting. * Experience preparing Bills of Costs and Costs Budgets. * Experience drafting Electronic Bills for Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury matters. * Proficiency in CostsMaster software. * Strong negotiation, analytical and organisational skills. * Excellent communication and time management abilities. * Ability to manage workloads independently while working collaboratively within a team. * Strong IT skills and confidence working in a paperless environment. Benefits * Competitive salary dependent on experience. * Remote working * 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays. * Performance-related bonus scheme. * Healthcare cash plan. * Life assurance. * Pension scheme. * Excellent training and career development opportunities. * Opportunity to join an employee-owned firm with a supportive and collaborative culture