At a Glance
- Tasks: Draft bills of costs and manage complex caseloads in Clinical Negligence and Serious Injury.
- Company: Well-respected Litigation Practice with a strong team culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and exposure to quality work.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in legal costs management.
- Qualifications: Minimum 12 months experience in Bill Drafting or Budgeting; Costs lawyer experience is a plus.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth and skill enhancement.
My client, a well-respected Litigation Practice is looking to recruit am experienced Costs Draftsman/Costs Lawyer to their established team.
You will be providing Costs support in Clinical Negligence and Serious Injury with exposure to some real quality work. You will be responsible for dealing with a large caseload that will include bill drafting and negotiations.
Responsibilities include but are not exclusive to:
- Drafting bills of costs (using CostsMaster drafting software) in both traditional and electronic (Precedent S) format
- Preparing Costs Budgets in form Precedent H in accordance with Departmental requirements/workstreams
- Managing your own caseload dealing with complex matters
- Negotiation
You must have Minimum of 12 months experience in a Bill Drafting, Budgeting or negotiating role. Qualified Costs lawyer experience is desirable but not essential.
For more information please apply through the links provided or contact Jamie Miller at Miller Grace for a confidential chat.
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Costs Lawyer/Costs Draftsman employer: Miller Grace Recruitment
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Miller Grace Recruitment Recruiting Team
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How to prepare for a job interview at Miller Grace Recruitment
✨Know Your Costs Inside Out
Make sure you brush up on your knowledge of costs law, especially in Clinical Negligence and Serious Injury cases. Familiarise yourself with the CostsMaster drafting software and be ready to discuss your experience with bill drafting and budgeting during the interview.
✨Showcase Your Negotiation Skills
Prepare examples of past negotiations you've handled. Think about specific challenges you faced and how you overcame them. This will demonstrate your ability to manage complex matters and negotiate effectively, which is crucial for this role.
✨Demonstrate Your Caseload Management
Be ready to talk about how you manage a large caseload. Discuss your organisational strategies and any tools you use to keep track of deadlines and priorities. This shows that you can handle the demands of the position.
✨Ask Insightful Questions
Prepare thoughtful questions about the team and the types of cases they handle. This not only shows your interest in the role but also helps you gauge if the firm is the right fit for you. It’s a two-way street!