Costs Draftsperson

Location: Remote (With occasional travel to our Cardiff office)Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Are you ready to take the next step in your legal career with a leading firm that values your expertise and encourages growth?

NewLaw Solicitors, an industry leader, is looking for a skilled and motivated Costs Draftsperson to join our dynamic team. If you’re passionate about costs litigation and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment, this could be the perfect role for you!

As a Costs Draftsperson, your duties will include:

• Drafting and managing caseloads effectively, ensuring all work is completed with attention to detail and a focus on profitability.
• Adhering to established workflows, ensuring that processes are followed consistently and accurately.
• Providing technical support and supervision to junior members of the team, acting as a mentor to help them develop their skills.
• Maintaining high standards of client service, ensuring that all time spent is recorded accurately and that case management systems are utilised efficiently.
• You'll dive into a wide variety of costs requirements, mastering the budgeting process while maximizing the recovery of costs and maintaining the highest level of accuracy.

This role is perfect for someone looking to deepen their experience in costs law, develop leadership skills, and contribute to a growing, client-focused team.

About you:

• You will have previous experience working as a Costs Draftsperson / Cost Lawyer handling a Caseload.
• An expert in drafting and preparing documents to a high standard in terms of presentation and attention to detail is essential.
• A strong understanding of preparing detailed costs estimates and security for costs applications.
• Excellent communicator both in person and in writing, confident and comfortable writing reporting and presenting information to a variety of stakeholders.
• Personal injury and/or clinical negligence experience would be highly advantageous.

Join NewLaw as a Costs Draftsperson and enjoy some outstanding benefits …

Of course, there’s a great basic salary, but that’s just the beginning, our most popular benefits include …

Annual Leave -Start with 24 days, increasing to 26 days with service. Of course, you’ll have public holidays too and an extra day’s leave to celebrate your birthday!Pension - employer contributions of 3%.Financial Benefits - Enjoy the security of free life assurance, a save-as-you-earn scheme, an employee referral scheme (earning £1,000 per referral), and our Benefits App with discounts and cashback at top retailers like Tesco, Asda, Currys, B&Q, and Wickes.Wellbeing & Lifestyle Services - Access our colleague assistance programme with 24/7 GP service, mental health support and physiotherapy plus cycle to work, eyecare vouchers, Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan and Travel Insurance.Motoring Benefits - Take advantage of exclusive employee vehicle-leasing schemes, discounted repairs, and reduced rates on weekend car and van hires.Wagestream - A free financial wellbeing app that gives you more control over your pay, helps you save, provides financial advice and offers even more discounts on your shopping.

About Us:

NewLaw is a leading specialist law firm, ranked in the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for three areas: Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence and Private Client services. Our fresh approach to managing personal injury claims has made us a major force in the sector since we were first established in 2004. Our teams of specialists provide a service that 95% of our clients would recommend.

We’re also part of something bigger – ZIGUP, a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions, supporting customers across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. Unlock your potential in an industry-leading business, surrounded by inspiring individuals and leaders, fuelled by the opportunity to thrive in your career.

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