The following job is no longer available:
Cost Draftsman Canterbury

Cost Draftsman Canterbury

Posted 3 April by TN Recruits
Ended
£22,000 - £25,000 per annum
Canterbury , Kent
Permanent, full-time
Be one of the first ten applicants
View all jobs
Posted by TN Recruits
Cost Draftsman – up to £25,000 - Canterbury
 
TN Recruits Law have just taken on an excellent role within this outstanding firm, that has fantastic heritage and great work/life balance!
 
They are in search of a highly motivated Costs Draftsman to join their dynamic Costs Team. This role is based within their Canterbury office, offering a flexible blend of office and remote work following an initial settling-in period.
 
The Costs Team plays a pivotal role in maximising the recovery of legal costs across various teams, including Dispute Resolution, and Clinical Negligence. The Cost Draftsman will take charge of Court of Protection costs claims within the Senior Courts Costs Office. You will be involved with the preparation and submission of electronic bills of costs for assessment by the Court on behalf of clients.
 
Key Duties:
  • Prepare Reports including OPG 102 and OPG 105.
  • Draft and submit electronic bills of costs for assessment at both County Court and Senior Courts Costs Office levels.
  • Prepare documents for assessment, including the creation of e-bundles.
  • Undertake post-assessment processes, providing advice on/preparation of assessment appeals.
  • Stay informed about and apply changes in rules/laws related to the above processes.
  • Offer support to the Costs Team as needed.
Experience and Knowledge
  • Experience in a costs drafting role, or Financial background.
  • Solid knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules.
  • Proficiency in CostsMaster drafting software.
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
  • Experience with filing via CE-File (HM Courts & Tribunals E-Filing Service) is advantageous.
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to build and nurture positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
  • Strong numeracy and analytical skills, coupled with a keen attention to detail.
  • Outstanding organisational and time management abilities.
  • Capability to work independently and manage your caseload effectively.
 
This is a diverse, friendly and highly collaborative team, they have regular team socials and a wonderful office wellbeing culture. They really look after their team and seek to progress and develop from within, providing boundless opportunity!
 
Salary: £25,000 (23.5 days annual leave + Bank Holidays)
Hours: 9am -5:15pm Monday – Friday (hybrid following probationary period)
Location: Canterbury  
 
Don’t Miss Out! - Get in touch with KATIE at TN RECRUITS LAW to find out more and to send your CV for consideration!  
 

K  
 
Salary and experience are to be used as a guide only – those outside of this brief may also be considered.   If this opportunity is not what you were looking for, but you might know someone else that is suitable then head to our website and see the "Refer A Friend" tab to find out how you could potentially be rewarded with £200 for introducing us to someone we are able to successfully place.  
 
In application for this role, you are consenting to TN Recruits Ltd retaining your details to secure you work. All information provided will be held securely for up to 3 years unless we are contacted and instructed otherwise.

Reference: 52415139

Please note Reed.co.uk does not communicate with candidates via Whatsapp, and we will never ask you to provide your bank, passport or driving licence details during the application process. To stay safe in your job search and flexible work, we recommend visiting JobsAware, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat labour market abuse. Visit the JobsAware website for information and free expert advice for safer work.

Report this job

Not quite what you are looking for? Try these similar searches