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Company Profile

This established Costs Consultancy specialises in Court of Protection and they’re continuing to grow due to an expanding database.  Offering 100% Remote or hybrid

roles to suit the individual.

They are seeking Costs Draftsman/Lawyers of ALL Levels that have Court of Protection experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become an integral part of a growing team, contributing your expertise and skills to deliver exceptional client service.

Costs Recovery

To be responsible for Drafting of Bills of Costs arising from proceedings within the Court of Protection and to prepare and submit claims for costs for assessment and payment.  To ensure that the maximum costs are recovered within a timely manner for the Client and provide guidance and support to both clients and other members of staff in respect of costs issues.  Advising clients with regard to the outcome of the assessment and whether or not an appeal should be pursued.

Appeals – informal and formal appeals to the SCCO following receipt of assessed bill; dealing with drafting of all necessary documents and filing the same

Assessment assistance – drafting and preparing all documentation and filing via approved court portals; assisting in promptly sending client files, be that electronic or paper files.

All matters: To deal with any advices, dealing with provisional assessment / detailed assessment hearings etc as necessary.  All matters to be dealt with in accordance with The Civil Procedure Rules, any applicable Court of Protection Rules.

• Meet Agreed Company Targets
• Undertake cradle to grave costs work in accordance with the agreed SLA to include:

Preparing Bills of costs

Drafting Statements of Costs (where required)

Advising upon assessment parameters

Advising on assessment outcomes

Preparing applications / appeals / any related documentation required

Attending hearings if required

• Peer check other Cost Draftsmen’s work to include:

Ensuring the quality of work is maintained to Service Level Agreements

Deadlines are adhered to

• Attend regular training sessions internally and externally to keep up to date with legislation, regulations and case law
• Ensure Service Level Agreements are met by self and others
• To assist/prepare training materials where applicable and as required to aid development of the other members of staff
• To assist/prepare social media campaigns as required
• Deal with Client queries and Client relationship activities
• Cover for other staff as required
• Overseeing the development of Trainees where applicable
• Be responsible for own continuous personal development
• Undertake any other reasonable duties designated by their immediate or ultimate supervisors from time to time to meet business needs.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days.  If you haven’t been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future. We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest. Liberation Recruitment Ltd encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds.  Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Liberation Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Liberation Recruitment is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients.