£60000 - £70000 per annum
About the Role
Defendant Costs Solicitor Bristol / Hybrid (full-time, flexible hours) sought by a legal practice in Bristol, offering £60,000–£70,000 per annum. The role involves drafting detailed Bills of Costs for formal assessment across inter partes, legal aid, and solicitor–client matters, plus compiling Schedules of Costs for summary assessment. You will scrutinise case files, extract necessary information, and collaborate with fee earners to ensure documentation is accurate. Preparing Points of Dispute and Replies forms part of the remit, alongside monitoring ongoing cases. Strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and experience in high-value civil litigation costs are essential. This position suits a draftsperson seeking complex, varied work within a supportive environment.
Costs Draftsperson, Bristol / Hybrid, £60,000+ (DOE) - This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional with strong analytical abilities and a keen eye for detail to work on high value and complex civil litigation matters. JOB REF: 215304882
THE ROLE:
• Produce detailed Bills of Costs for formal assessment across a range of matters, including inter partes, legal aid, and solicitor–client cases.
• Compile Schedules of Costs to support summary assessment applications.
• Examine and evaluate case files to identify and extract the information required for accurate cost drafting.
• Work closely with fee earners to confirm case details and ensure all cost documentation is precise and complete.
• Draft and respond to Points of Dispute and Replies when required.
• Monitor and remain informed about developments in costs law, the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), and relevant case law.
• Assist with the preparation of matters for costs hearings and detailed assessments.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
• You will have proven experience drafting Bills of Costs for high value complex cases, within a law firm or costs consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules
• Familiarity with costs budgeting and costs management processes.
• Proficiency in costs drafting software
• You will exceptional written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and work well within a team environment.
ON OFFER:
• Supportive work environment with hybrid and flexible working options
• Competitive remuneration package
• Genuine career progression
To apply contact Penny Trotman at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email penny.trotman@enllegal.co.uk with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.
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