Costs Draftsperson

Closing date:	23/08/2019
PQE:	NQ
Term:	Permanent
Working hours:	Full-time
Department:	Costs
Location:	London
The firm
Kingsley Napley is an internationally recognised law firm based in Central London. We support individuals and businesses in resolving conflict, safeguarding their futures and maximising opportunities. Our wide range of expertise means that we can provide support for our clients in all areas of their business and private life. Many of our lawyers are leaders in their field and our practice areas are highly ranked by the legal directories.
The department
Legal Costs Team
Purpose of job
To provide a cost drafting and legal costs support service to the firm.
Responsibilities
To prepare all types of bills for detailed assessment both privately and publicly funded Clinical Negligence Dispute Resolution To prepare Points of Dispute and Replies To negotiate the settlement of costs and when settlement negotiations prove unsuccessful conduct detailed assessment hearings To complete matters upon settlement of costs to include where appropriate To assist in the preparation of Cost Budgets and attend CMC hearings To prepare cost schedules for summary assessment To prepare Estimates for Allocation and Listing Questionnaires (pre01/04/13 cases) To advise fee earners and assist with all costs related issues.

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