Costs Draftsperson / Costs Lawyer

Company Description

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

 

Evolution Costs Limited specialise in delivering expert legal costs services for firms that predominantly deal with Claimant litigation.

 

Known for our client-focused approach, we are committed to offering efficient and professional resolutions to cost disputes.

 

We have been trusted by UK Law firms across the UK for almost 20 years, including some of The Legal 500’s top practices in England.

 

Due to continued expansion, we are looking to recruit a skilled and motivated Costs Draftsperson or Costs Lawyer to join our team.

 

Role Description 

 

This is a full-time permanent hybrid role, based in our Liverpool offices with the flexibility to work remotely for 2 days per week. The successful candidate will handle a variety of responsibilities, including but not limited to;

 

-Drafting Bills of Costs

-Drafting Points of Dispute

-Drafting Points of Reply

-Drafting Part 8 Proceedings/Interim Applications

-Assessing and negotiating cost claims

-Preparing Precedent H Budgets

-Attending CCMCs

-Advising clients 

 

The role involves working collaboratively with clients and team members to ensure accurate cost recovery and reporting.

 

Requirements/Qualifications

 

Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Costs Draftsperson or Costs Lawyer

 

Strong working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and costs case law

 

Experience in dealing with costs relating to personal injury, clinical negligence, industrial disease, housing disrepair and commercial litigation

 

Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

 

Ability to work independently and manage your own caseload

 

Strong communication and negotiation skills

 

What we offer

 

A competitive base salary of £30,000-£35,000 dependent on experience/qualifications

 

Lucrative negotiation bonus

 

Annual company performance bonus

 

Paid overtime

 

Company Pension Scheme

 

A supportive working environment.

 

Frequent company funded social activities

 

Opportunity for professional development, including payment of professional fees i.e. ACL/CLSB. xwzovoh Or the opportunity to undertake the ACL course for unqualified team members.