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