Costs Draftsperson / Negotiator Manchester
Area of Practice: Costs
Location: Manchester and Greater Manchester
Type: Private Practice
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000
Posted On: Friday, March 19, 2021
Recruiter Name: Tony Seymour
Recruiter Telephone: 07813605881
Job Reference Number: TS/893685
Costs negotiator / Costs Draftsperson – defendant insurance litigation / Personal injury – solicitor or legal executive
Costs Negotiator – Manchester
Costs Negotiator / Draftsperson- The growing costs team of this Manchester-based firm is looking to hire a Costs Negotiator to handle an exciting mix of costs works relating specifically to clinical negligence as well as other areas such as court of protection.
Summary of position
- Job title: Costs Negotiator / Costs Draftsperson
- Location: Manchester
- Salary: £30,000 – £45,000 (depending on experience)
- Reports to: Personal Injury Partner and Head of Costs
- Previous Experience: Proven experience of handling a range of complex costs matters. Any experience of clinical negligence / healthcare litigation would be highly useful.
Complex costs work
Our client is national law firm with a well-established in-house costs practice.
They are currently looking to further expand the costs team in Manchester and are looking for experienced costs professionals with proven experience of areas such as clinical negligence and court of protection work.
Who they are looking for
Broad spread of experience whether drafting bills of costs and costs budgets or negotiating and settling costs matters. Technical ability is paramount. There is also the opportunity to gain exposure to advocacy work.
The successful candidate will manage a broad and varied caseload including higher value, complex work.
Clear progression
One of the key attractions with this team is the clear progression pathway offered to candidates in terms of their career. This is not just in terms of fee earning roles, but management and operational roles within the firm.