Trainee Law Costs Draftsman
One of the country's largest firm of costs lawyers and law costs draftsmen is looking to recruit a trainee law costs draftsman to work from the Bristol city centre branch, in addition to our Manchester, Ilkley and Birmingham branches. Full training will be provided, so existing knowledge of the profession is not required.
We provide legal costing, negotiation, advocacy and advisory services to Solicitors.
On a day to day basis a costs draftsman will be required to draft bills of costs and various other legal documents. They will be required to advise solicitors on aspects of costs and may also be required to engage in negotiations regarding solicitor’s costs. The candidate will be expected to handle a small case load and therefore good organisational skills are essential.
For more information regarding The John M Hayes Partnership please visit our website; https://www.johnmhayes.co.uk/about-us/work-for-us/.
The basic starting salary is £24,500 per annum, whilst being trained with the addition of an uncapped monthly bonus scheme, which generously remunerates hard work and provides the potential for high earnings. Once trained you can expect to earn in excess of £30,150 per annum, plus bonuses and a profit share bonus.
Why work for The John M Hayes Partnership?
The John M Hayes Partnership is an employee owned company.
This means that the company operates for the benefit of all employees. This was part of John Hayes' ethos before he handed the company to all employees and now even more prominent in the decisions the business makes.
The benefits afforded as a result of employee ownership are provided to all employees and therefore successful applicants will automatically benefit from this after the qualifying period has expired.
All employees are entitled to receive a share of the profits paid by the company, but the benefits go beyond momentary gains. You will benefit from a working environment that encourages and cares for employee well being and truly gives its employees a representative voice.
What we require from a trainee:
Educated to at least Level 3 (A Levels or equivalent or higher).
Candidates are expected to have a high level of numeracy and literacy.
Candidates must possess the ability to summarise and quantify voluminous information and to write concise English. You should be confident dealing with figures.
A methodical approach to working and an enquiring mind is essential. You should be confident, assertive and articulate as the role will require communicating with other legal professionals.
You must be a productive individual and able to manage your time efficiently.
You must be ambitious and hardworking and be able to work to targets and under pressure when required.
We provide complete training in order for you to undertake your daily tasks.
Trainees are required to work from our office. Hybrid working may be available to candidates upon completion of training.
Recruitment procedure
Successful candidates will be required to attend an aptitude test and in person interview.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,500.00-£30,150.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Profit sharing
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bristol BS1 5NU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
