Job Description

Job Title:

Junior Costs Draftsman

Reporting to:

Head of Department

Department:

Costs

Award winning north Leeds firm is looking for someone to join their busy administration and new enquiries team. The successful candidate will be provided with the opportunity to learn new and key skills which will assist them at the start of their careers.

At Oakwood Solicitors, people matter, we are dedicated to delivering a friendly, personal and confidential service which puts client's first by delivering traditional law in modern ways. Without clients there would be no Oakwood Solicitors.

Key Tasks (not an exhaustive list)

To chase outstanding costs and damages

To bill incoming monies for the Accounts Department Drafting Invoices

Drafting Schedules of Costs Drafting Estimates of Cost

Drafting Statements of Costs for Summary Assessment

To develop skills in order to progress to drafting Bills

Plus, any additional duties and responsibilities that may reasonably be expected in accordance with the role.

Experience

Good attention to detail Excellent numerical skills

Self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative and to tight deadlines. Excellent communication skills

Excellent IT skills with ability to process information using relevant software (databases, spreadsheet packages)

The ability to work and be managed as part of a team.

Key Competencies

Excellent communication skills and confident telephone manner. Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Ability to cope in a demanding environment.

Ability to analyses data and extract the relevant information.

Good understanding of Data Protection Regulation and Subject Access Requests. Flexible attitude to work.

Good Teamwork.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 17:00

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 22,300.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Free parking Life insurance On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Leeds LS8 4BA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:

Costs draftsman : 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person