Role: Senior Law Costs Draftsman – Inter Partes Costs specialistGemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales.Our client, a prestigious Legal 500 law firm and one of the UKs largest providers of Legal Aid services is seeking an accomplished Senior Law Costs Draftsman to join its high-performing Billing & Costs Department. With a team of 30+ experienced costs professionals, this is a standout opportunity to step into a senior role where your expertise will genuinely shape the departments success.As a senior member of the team, youll handle complex, high-value costs matters, lead on drafting and negotiating, support strategic litigation decisions, and act as a trusted technical authority within the department. Youll also play a key role in mentoring junior colleagues and driving best practice across the team.If youre a seasoned costs specialist looking for a role with influence, progression, and the chance to work within a respected national practice, this position offers an exceptional platform for your next career move.Main Responsibilities of the Role:
- Reporting directly to the Manager and contributing to team-wide performance
- Drafting / preparing inter partes bills of costs, costs budgets; and points of reply/dispute
- Drafting inter partes bills with Legal Aid element
- Drafting Claim1s, 1as and VHCC/HCCP case
- Drafting of estimates of costs to accompany Allocation Questionnaires and Pre-Trial Checklists.
- Conducting negotiations on bills, including attendance at CCMCs
- Overseeing the Issuing of the Notice of Commencement and associated documents
- Working to deadlines
- Attendance upon Detailed Assessment Hearing as and when necessary
- Providing technical / costs guidance to fee earners where required
- Assist junior members of the team to complete post assessment work, with training and ad hoc queries
- Maintaining accurate time costing procedures
- Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly meetings ensuring that these are dealt with promptly
- Ensuring full compliance with file management and internal quality standards
- Contributing to internal training and the ongoing development of costs management processes
Key Skills Required:
- Costs Law Expertise 3+ years experience drafting Inter Partes and Legal Aid bills with strong CPR knowledge.
- Bill & Budget Drafting Skilled in IP bills, LAA 3- & 6-column bills, costs budgets, schedules, and breakdowns.
- Negotiation & Replies Confident negotiator with the ability to draft clear, persuasive Points of Reply.
- Assessment & Part 8 Experienced in preparing matters for detailed assessment and understanding Part 8 procedure.
- Client Advice Provides accurate, commercially focused advice with strong professional judgment.
- Advocacy Advocacy experience desirable; own-advocacy capability is an advantage.
- Technical Skills Strong MS Excel and Office skills; Costs Master knowledge beneficial.
- Autonomy & Teamwork Manages own caseload confidently while contributing effectively within a team.
- Target Driven Works efficiently and consistently meets achievable performance targets.
On offer is a competitive salary, real opportunities for progression and a supportive team environment.Note: By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company.
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