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Defendant Costs Solicitor Bristol / Hybrid
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Costs Draftsperson, Bristol / Hybrid, GBP 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.
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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.
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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 have 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.
Contact Penny Trotman at eNL on 454 or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.
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