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Law Costs - Inter Partes Draftsperson

London, UK
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Company: DOUGLAS SCOTT LEGAL RECRUITMENT

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: Salary negotiable

Embark on an exciting journey as a Law Costs - Inter Partes Draftsperson at a leading legal firm with offices nationwide. This permanent role offers you the opportunity to join an established team of Costs Lawyers and Draftspersons, where you'll play a vital part in the billing process and recovery for the legal profession. With your strong technical knowledge and exceptional negotiation skills, you'll be instrumental in driving the company's success.- Collaborate with a dynamic team to draft and prepare inter partes bills of costs, costs budgets, and points of reply/dispute.- Leverage your expertise in Legal Aid to draft inter partes bills with a seamless integration.- Contribute to the drafting of Claim1's, 1a's, and VHCC/HCCP cases, ensuring efficient and accurate processes.Preferred Requirements:

  • Proficiency in drafting inter partes bills of costs, costs budgets, and points of reply/dispute.
  • Extensive experience in drafting inter partes bills with a Legal Aid element.
  • Ability to draft estimates of costs to accompany Allocation Questionnaires and Pre-Trial Checklists.
  • Expertise in negotiating bills, including attendance at CCMC's.
  • Excellent time management skills to work within deadlines and provide technical/costs guidance to fee earners.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • A strong academic background with a minimum of 2 years of legal experience in Costs Law.
  • Proficiency in drafting legal aid and inter partes bills, along with a clear understanding and application of the civil procedure rules relating to costs.
  • Ability to risk assess, provide sound advice to clients, and set matters down for assessment.
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