Costs Draftsperson

.Costs Draftsperson / Experienced Paralegal Job Introduction Currently, the costs product has two Partners, five Legal Directors, and two Associates. There are 50 lawyers specializing in all aspects of costs litigation including Solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives, Costs Lawyers, and Paralegals.The costs product comprises several distinct teams specializing in a specific area of costs including paying party teams, complex claims team, and a receiving party recovery team.Team members aim to build strong links and establish good rapport with the clients and claims handlers, which ensures that team members understand the clients' businesses and exceed their expectations.We are currently accepting applications from lawyers to join our receiving party recovery team. There are opportunities for entry-level paralegals as well as more experienced lawyers who already have experience dealing with recovering costs and drafting claims for costs including detailed bills.A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance, and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits)Opportunities for growth and progression including professional fundingIn-person and remote social eventsOpportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activitiesWe are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, which aligns closely to our cultural principles (Determined, Clear, Creative, and Supportive). If you are excited about this role and being part of our culture, but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other rolesWhat you will doReceiving party claim team specific responsibilities will include but are not limited to:Handle a case load of costs recoveriesDrafting electronic detailed bills of costs (depending on experience), costs schedules, statements, and estimatesDepending on experience, dealing with all aspects of costs management including the drafting of budgets, budget discussion reports, and variationsActing as a point of contact for clients, demonstrating a level of knowledge and skill commensurate with experienceEnsuring full compliance with clients' SLAs and DAC Beachcroft's internal protocolsAssume responsibility for quality control and benchmark compliance on own caseload, including accuracy and timeliness of management reporting and informationEnsure strict and ongoing adherence to benchmark standards in all work undertaken.Demonstrating a high level of financial management in respect of own filesTo hit, maintain and apply a consistent approach to all individual targets of chargeable time, financial performance, realization rates, settlement rates, and average claim spend.Achieve a minimum budgeted annual target of 1440 chargeable hours per year