Costs Draftsman
Clayton Legal is delighted to be representing a well-established and highly respected law firm in their search for a talented and motivated Court of Protection Costs Draftsperson to join their busy and friendly Billing Team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to play a key role in managing the financial aspects of the firm\'s expanding Court of Protection deputyship caseload (360+ clients).
The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of Court of Protection annual billing and will report directly to the Court of Protection Billing Manager.
This full-time position offers a hybrid working model, requiring a minimum of 2 days per week in their Preston office, providing an excellent balance between autonomy and team collaboration.
The successful candidate\'s key responsibilities will include:
- Expertly drafting Court of Protection Deputyship and Administration Bills of Costs for a variety of applications, including Deputyship orders, General Management, Statutory Wills, Gift Applications, and other ad hoc matters.
- Accurately dealing with and calculating costs assessments.
- Navigating the Appeals process with confidence.
- Preparing precise final cost certificates.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A minimum of 2 years\' proven experience as a Court of Protection Costs Draftsperson is essential.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Court of Protection procedures and Senior Courts Costs Office (SCCO) practice and procedure.
- A proactive and enthusiastic team player with excellent communication skills.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Exceptional organisational skills, including meticulous document collation abilities.
In return, the firm offers:
- Competitive salary, commensurate with the candidate's skills and experience.
- Hybrid working model (minimum 2 days per week in their Preston office).
- 25 days annual holiday plus an additional 1.5 days at Christmas.
- Private Health insurance upon completion of a 3-month probationary period.
- Subsidised gym membership to support well-being.
- Life insurance at 3 times annual salary.
- Contributory pension scheme for future security.
- Annual bonus equivalent to one week's salary upon the firm achieving its target.
- Comprehensive training and support, including opportunities for further costs drafting qualifications for dedicated individuals.
- Provision of necessary IT equipment and home office furniture to ensure a comfortable and productive remote working setup.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment where contributions will be valued.
[Recruitment Agency Name] encourages applications from detail-oriented and experienced Court of Protection Costs Draftspersons seeking a challenging and rewarding role within a forward-thinking firm.
Start Date: As soon as possible.
To Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV to Matt Walwyn at m.walwyn@clayton-legal.co.uk
- Start: 27/03/2025
- Rate: £24000 - £30000 per annum
- Location: Salford,England
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Legal
- Recruiter: Clayton legal
- Contact: Matthew Walwyn
- Tel: 0203 7149 446
- Email: to view click here
- Reference: BH-58795
- Posted: 2025-03-27 12:03:04 -
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