The document is a curriculum vitae for a law costs draftsman with over 23 years of experience. It summarizes their skills and experience in preparing legal cost claims and bills for assessment, as well as their employment history working for both independent law firms and as a freelancer. It also lists their education and qualifications, and provides personal contact details.

1. Curriculum Vitae
Core Skills and experience
I have worked in the field of Law Cost Drafting for the last twenty three years. During this
time I have gained considerable knowledge and expertise. I have dealt with the billing of
both Civil and Matrimonial matters although primarily I have dealt with matrimonial cases. I
completed the Association of Law Cost Draftsmen Examination in 2005 and subsequently
became a Fellow of the Association and I qualified as a Costs Lawyer in June 2011. I have
twelve years experience in the use of Costs Master which is a leading Cost Draftsmen’s
Software package. I have been employed both as an in house Law Cost Draftsmen and
within Independent Law Cost Drafting Firms. My previous experience and the attention to
detail that I apply to my work means that I am able to prepare both Claim1/Claim1A Forms
and detailed Bills for assessment by the Court to a meticulous standard and with exceptional
expedition. I also have experience of using the CCMS online system.
Personal Details
D.O.B 19.06.75
Address- 59 Allington Place, Handbridge, Chester
Email address – pjrlawcostdrafting@yahoo.co.uk
Telephone (Mob) – 07889532036
Employment
March 2011 to the present date
I am currently working as a Freelance Law Cost Draftsmen.
My main areas of work are Public Law and Private Law Family Cases. I amable to prepare
Fixed Fee claims for assessment by the Legal Aid Agency and also both Claim1/Claim1A
Forms. I specialise in the preparation of exceptional claims for costs that escape the fixed
fee and in particular those that require detailed assessment by the Court. I have an
exceptional record of detailed assessment results and the majority of my Bills will come
back from the Court assessed as drawn.
I am experienced in the preparation of High Costs Case Plans and will always maximise
recovery of your costs.
I also attend Court for detailed assessment hearings and have considerable experience in
doing so.

2. April 2003 to February 2011
Job Title – Costs Lawyer working in the Matrimonial Department
Company – North West Law Services, Law Costs Consultants, Queens House, Queens Road,
Chester, CH1 3BQ
Responsibilities
 Responsible for preparing Claim1 forms, Claim1A forms, Legal Help claims, detailed
Bills and dealing with post assessment procedure including the completion of EX80A
and EX80B forms. This work was undertaken with exceptional expedition in order to
meet high targets.
 Liaising with Clients, the Legal Services Commission and Counsel’s Chambers and
with the Court and advising Client’s in relation to costs issues
 Attending at detailed assessment hearings as and when required.
March 2001 to March 2003
Job Title – Fee Unit Manager
Company – Morecrofts Solicitors, No 1 Tithebarn, 1 -5 Tithebarn Street, Liverpool,
Merseyside, L2 2NZ
Responsibilities
 Responsible for the preparation of Claim1 forms and detailed Bills in relation to both
family and Civil matters. Completing EX80A and EX80AB forms, APP 8 Forms, Claim4
forms, Claim1 forms for final payment of costs and dealing with all steps involved in
the pre and post assessment procedure to include all steps to obtaining final
payment of costs on behalf of the Solicitor.
 Liaising with Client’s Counsel’s Chambers/ Legal Services Commission, Court and with
Fee Earner’s within the Company
 Attending at Court for detailed assessment hearings as and when required
 Training and managing two trainees within the Unit
 Overall responsibility for the Fee Unit and reporting back to Fee Earners in relation
to their billing figures and attending departmental meetings with Fee Earners and
providing advice to them in relation to how to maximise their costs.

3. February 2000 – March 2001
Job Title – Law Cost Draftsmen
Company – Clement Jones Solicitors
Responsibilities
 Preparation of Legal Aid family Bills and Civil Bills using Excel and completing claims
for final payment of costs.
 Liaising with Client’s Counsel’s Chambers, Legal Services Commission and with the
Court and also with Fee Earners within the Company.
April 1996 – February 2000
Job Title – Law Cost Draftsmen
Company – Kirby Hulme Ltd (now known as Kirby Costing Services) Andrew Kirby Managing
Partner, Kirby Costing Services, Seger, Old Warren, Broughton, Nr Chester, Flintshire
Responsibilities
 Preparing forms for submission to the Legal Services Commission and Bills for
submission to the Court, using a dictation machine to formulate Bills to be typed
 Liaising with Client’s Counsel’s Chamber’s ,legal Services Commission and the Court
Additional Skills and Attributes
I am a hardworking, trustworthy and extremely motivated individual. I am able to
produce high quality work within limited timescales. I take great pride in my work
and always ensure that my work is completed to a very high standard.
Education
School dates: 1978 - 1986 – St David’s Primary School, Mold
1986 – 1993 – St Richard Gwyn High School, Flint
Qualifications
G.C.S.E’s
Maths C, Physical Education C, Business Studies C, French D, Geography D, English
Language C, Religion C, English Literature D, Biology D

4. A Levels
Business Studies – B
Physical Education – E
A.S Levels
Business Studies – E
General Studies – E
Other Qualifications –
Clait 1 Computer qualification
Introduction to Counselling Qualification (B.A.C.P)
Other interests
I enjoy running, swimming, reading and socialising with friends and family
References
Mrs Gillian Thomas – Accounts Manager – FPH Law Solicitors, 11 & 12 Hamilton
Square, Birkenhead, CH41 6AX
Mrs Sue Delaney – BDH Solicitors, 26 Hamilton Square, Birkenhead, CH41 6AY