VACANCY - Law Costs Draftsperson

Job Title: Law Costs Draftsperson

Office: Sheffield

Department: Costs & Billing Team (Sheffield) – part of wider Court of Protection and Personal Injury Trusts (Sheffield)

Reports To: Head of Costs & Billing Team

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking a Law Costs Draftsperson to join our successful Court of Protection and Personal Injury Trusts Team based in Sheffield.

Working as part of the Costs & Billing Team, and wider Court of Protection and Personal Injury Trusts Team providing a costing service in respect to bills of costs in conjunction with the Senior Courts Costs Office (SCCO) whilst acting in the best interests of the client.

About us
Wrigleys is a well-established, reputable firm of specialist Solicitors and we have offices in Leeds, Sheffield and Newcastle. We represent clients across the UK and are considered as one of the leading expert practices outside of London. Here at Wrigleys we pride ourselves on providing a superior service to our clients within a professional yet friendly and authentic environment.

Our culture is built on our purpose of putting people at the centre of what we do, and our values guide us in all aspects of our work with clients and each other. Together with our supportive leadership team, we offer a collegiate culture where everyone has a voice, and we encourage collaboration, innovation, and growth.

This positive environment helps us maintain exceptional colleague retention levels.

What We Can Offer You

Life outside work matters. We promote work-life balance, offer agile working, and prioritise colleague wellbeing. Your health and happiness are important to us.

• Competitive salaries
• Agile Working
• Enhanced Family Friendly Benefits
• Generous holiday entitlement and holiday purchase scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance scheme
• Group Income Protection
• Employee Wellness Initiatives
• Private Medical Insurance
• Socials
• 1200 chargeable hours per year
  
  

About the role

 General responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Preparing and submitting bills of costs to the SCCO

• Noting relevant deadlines/key dates , acting in accordance with those deadlines and required processes

• Liaising with colleagues internally to ensure all relevant information is captured in bills of costs

• Reviewing bills following preliminary and final assessment.   Dealing with responses, appeals and negotiations with third parties and the SCCO

• Liaising with external costs draftsmen, counsel, the SCCO and other external bodies

• Service of bills of costs upon third parties

• Understanding the assessment process and advising team leaders and colleagues with regard to best practice and improvement of recovery levels

• Ensuring all reporting processes recorded and adhered to correctly

• Ensuring the case management system is used effectively in accordance with agreed procedures.

Job Experience:

The ideal candidate

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Costs Draftsman in a Court of Protection Team

• Proficient in the use of spreadsheets would be an advantage

• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Outstanding organisation skills

• A methodical approach to working

Application process

Our selection process for the Costs Draftsperson position is transparent. We prioritise keeping all candidates informed at every step, ensuring there is no uncertainty.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition and need us to make adjustments to give you the best possible recruitment process, please do let us know by contacting our recruitment team.

Equality and Diversity

Individual differences are embraced at Wrigleys, and by putting people at the centre of we do, we strive to create an inclusive working environment in which colleagues feel supported and can be themselves.

Job Contact:

To apply for this position please click on the link:  Costs Draftsperson

Alternatively, if you would like further information with regards to this opportunity or any of the other current opportunities available at Wrigleys, you can also contact our recruitment team by phone on 0113 244 6100.