Costs Draftsperson / Costs Negotiator Manchester
Area of Practice: Defendant Insurance
Location: Manchester and Greater Manchester
Type: Private Practice
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
Posted On: Monday, November 9, 2020
Recruiter Name: Tony Seymour
Recruiter Telephone: 07813 605881
Job Reference Number: TS/893589-1
Costs Negotiator / Draftsperson – Manchester – complex costs – multi track – £40,000 – £45,000
COSTS DRAFTSPERSON – MANCHESTER
Costs Draftsperson – This is a great opportunity for any costs draftsperson who is looking for a new challenge and wanting to join a team offering a fantastic spread of work including advocacy.
KEY ASPECTS OF ROLE
- Job title: Costs Draftsperson
- Location: Manchester
- Salary: top of the market
- Reports to: Head of Costs
- Previous Experience: Experience of drafting budgets, schedules of costs and bills is crucial. Ideally experience of complex costs work would be useful including multi track work. Candidates must also demonstrate sharp negotiation skills.
COMPLEX HIGH VALUE MATTERS
This is an established law firm with an impeccable reputation in the market. This is an important role within the team as the successful candidate will be working with lawyers servicing some of the key clients of the firm.
The work is mostly multi track in nature and requires an applicant with a proven level of experience and the ability to work autonomously when required. You should be confident in your own abilities and be able to administer clear advice. The successful candidate will inherit a busy caseload so the ability to hit the ground running is key.
THE COSTS TEAM IN MANCHESTER
This is a busy, yet friendly team. Fee earners operate within a positive environment and the department is keen to maintain that culture. The hiring manager is not simply looking for someone who can fulfil the role, but also someone who recognises the importance of creating a good working environment where everyone can flourish.