Costs Draftsman

Our client, an established firm based in Darlington are seeking an experienced Costs Draftsman to join their team. The role would suit an experienced Costs Draftsman who can demonstrate the ability to deal with court of protection costs.

Joining this established law firm, you will play a pivotal role in their costs team, working closely with the court of protection department, who have an excellent reputation across Teesside and the North East.

The role will include:

• Draft detailed and accurate Bills of Costs for Detailed Assessment or Provisional Assessment
• Support in the preparation of costs budgets and advise on costs budgets presented by an opposing party
• Drafting Schedules for Summary Assessment
• Draft Bills and Schedules of Costs
• Manage costs budget
• Draft bills of costs for N260s; costs budgets; and points of reply/dispute
• Draft Points of Dispute and Replies to claims for costs

It is essential that you have upwards of 3 years' costs draftsman experience including experience working with Court of Protection costs. Qualification as a costs lawyer is preferred but not essential.

If you are interested in this Costs Draftsman role in Newcastle, then please get in touch with Chloe Smith on 0113 467 9783 to find out more information or if you've a CV to hand please submit this for review.