Cost Draftsman / Lawyer

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Full time
Location: Liverpool
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Job offered by: Jackson Lees Group
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Category:
We have a couple of openings within our Costs department for Draftsman/Lawyers to be based at our Walker House office on a Hybrid basis Office Location:

Liverpool (Hybrid Working) Overall purpose: To provide first rate legal services to our clients according to their specific needs, ensuring full compliance with policies and procedures laid out by the group and by regulatory bodies. To act as an ambassador for the group at all times, actively promoting its services. What do we need? Due to continuous growth in the Jackson Lees Group we are currently recruiting for a Costs Lawyer/Costs Draftsperson for our Billing Team to be based in our Liverpool Office. You will be part of our in-house team which services various legal departments across the Group dealing with a variety of case work for our Clinical Negligence, Court of Protection, Civil Liberties, General Litigation, Family and Immigration teams. What do you need? Minimum 5 years' experience in a legal costs role, preferably Claimant-centric. Ability to work under own initiative and manage time and priorities effectively Proficient with Cost Master and Proclaim. Excellent communication skills and confidence to engage with internal/external stakeholders Passion, drive and approachable. Key Responsibilities Provide and effective, timely and efficient service to firm’s clients in accordance with department SLAs Manage own caseload from start to finish Undertake the following;-

Preparation of Bills of Costs (including electronic bills) Preparation of Costs Budgets Preparing Replies/Points of Dispute Negotiations Advocacy (desirable) Ensure that personal and department KPIs and Minimum Requirements are achieved. To ensure that legal and cost knowledge/ skills are kept up to date and that CPD training (where applicable) is completed.

What’s in it for you? Competitive basic salary Referral bonus PayCare Health Provider Pension Death in Service Employee Assistance Programme Hybridworking available including provision of home office equipment Unlimited access to training academy courses Jackson Lees Group is committed to fostering an accepting and inclusive environment for our people and clients. We know that Making A Positive Difference through the practice of law can be achieved best when we celebrate diversity of all kinds. We actively encourage those from underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds to apply for this role, including people from minority ethnicity backgrounds, religious backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, disabled people, people from different social backgrounds and of different ages. Applications Please send all direct applications to our recruitment team: recruitment@MAPDGroup.com

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