Costs Draftsperson
Location: Liverpool
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: Competitive
The Opportunity
My client is recruiting for an experienced Costs Draftsperson to join a well-established and growing legal services organisation based in Liverpool. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive team environment while managing your own caseload and contributing to the successful delivery of high-quality costs services.
The position is ideally suited to someone with strong drafting experience, excellent attention to detail, and a proactive approach to achieving outstanding results. You will play a key role in supporting legal teams by preparing accurate bills of costs, primarily within Clinical Negligence/ Personal Injury matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed and accurate bills of costs using CostsMaster software.
- Manage an individual caseload efficiently, ensuring all deadlines and service standards are met.
- Provide specialist costs support and guidance to legal colleagues across the business.
- Collaborate with team members and management to achieve departmental objectives and performance targets.
- Monitor case progression and ensure drafting work is completed in line with client and business expectations.
- Maintain a high standard of accuracy, quality, and compliance in all work produced.
- Apply knowledge of legal procedures, costs legislation, and relevant regulations to support successful outcomes.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of team processes and working practices.
- Work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
The Ideal Candidate:
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- At least 12 months’ experience in a Costs Draftsperson or Bill Drafting position.
- Proven experience using CostsMaster software.
- A solid understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), costs law, relevant legislation, and industry regulations.
- Strong organisational, communication, and analytical skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- A motivated, professional, and solution-focused approach to your work.
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Qualified Costs Lawyer status or a relevant degree-level qualification.
- Experience using Proclaim case management software.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package.
- 23 days annual leave, plus your birthday off and bank holidays.
- Income protection, dental cover, critical illness insurance, and death-in-service benefits.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives, including onsite fitness classes.
- Discounted onsite café and restaurant facilities.
- Opportunities for professional development and long-term career progression.
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