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