We are currently looking for an experienced Costs Draftsman to work in a busy law firm in Bolton. The role will involve: • Drafting larger bills and budgets. • Drafting Replies to Points of Dispute. • Negotiation of Costs to settlement. • Drafting Budgets and associated documentation • Working to deadlines • Liaising and Reporting to Solicitor Clients • Diary Management • Keeping in constant touch with the clients to ensure communication and continuous work flow. • Use of in-house case management system • Keeping up to date with regulatory changes • Research using internal and external resources The ideal candidate: • Excellent organisation skills • Ability to draft bills on Multi Track matters, predominantly on person injury matters. • IT Skills (Excel/Word) • In the process of completing or have completed the LPC
Our client is a dedicated law firm based in Bolton. They have an outstanding team of Solicitors who are renowned for their expertise in all legal areas including Personal Injury, Data Breach, Medical Negligence and Immagration and financial mis-selling. They also deal with very high quality Clinical and Medical Negligence personal injury cases and have grown steadily over the past few years. As a result of their success they are now looking for a Solicitor/Fee Earner with experience of working in a fast paced, cost driven environment. Responsibilities: Managing a caseload of litigated and pre-litigated Clinical Negligence files, both straightforward and complex Conduct relevant investigations in order to repudiate and/or conclude the claim. Timely and accurate maintenance of all case management, billing and management information systems Correspondence and telephone calls Reviewing files Being part of the support for junior staff Personal Specification: Qualified Solicitor or high level experience in Fee Earning. 2+ years PQE in managing a medical/clinical negligence caseload Confident in litigating matters from start to Finish. Excellent customer care skills. Hard working and able to work from own initiative with minimal supervision. Keen Commercial awareness.