Court of Protection Costs Dratsperson
Location
Salford, Greater Manchester
Salary
£30000-35000 per annum
Sector
Private Practice
Type
Permanent Role
Practice Area
Court of Protection
Reference
JG/COP/S/2705
Our client is seeking a Court of Protection Costs Draftsperson to join their busy Billing Team. This team, currently comprising four members, is dedicated to managing the financial aspects of deputyship for over 360 clients. As a Court of Protection Costs Draftsperson, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of the billing process.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Court of Protection Costs Draftsperson, you will be responsible for drafting Deputyship and Administration Bills of Costs, including applications for Deputyship, General Management, Statutory Wills, Gift Applications, and ad hoc applications. You will also handle assessments, appeals, and prepare final cost certificates. Reporting to the Court of Protection Billing Manager, you will be an integral part of the team.
The salary for this role is competitive, and the benefits package includes 25 days holiday, private health insurance after a 3-month probationary period, subsidised gym membership, life insurance at three times your salary, a contributory pension scheme, and an annual bonus equivalent to a weeks salary if the firm hits its target. Additionally, you will receive 1.5 extra days off at Christmas and all necessary IT equipment and furniture to set up your home office.
ABOUT YOU
To excel in this role, you will need proven experience in Court of Protection bill drafting, including knowledge of Court of Protection procedures and SCCO practice and procedure. Strong organisational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word are essential. You should enjoy working in a team and have excellent document collation abilities. Our client will provide training and support, including opportunities for further costs drafting qualifications.
NEXT STEPS?
If this sounds like the right fit for you, please apply through the advert or contact Jack at Thornton Legal directly on 07538 704 113 or jack@thorntonlegal.co.uk. Stated PQE and salary levels are for guidance only.
Thornton Legal is a specialist legal recruitment agency. We regularly recruit for international, national, Legal 500, regional and boutique law firms across Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, West Yorkshire and the West Midlands. Main locations include Liverpool, Chester, Preston, Manchester, Leeds and Shropshire. At Thornton Legal we work with partners, solicitors, paralegals and legal assistants across a range of practice areas including (but not exclusively) corporate, commercial property, residential property, employment, litigation, private client and family.
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