Key responsibilities The job holder will be required to undertake the following duties and responsibilities: To assess allocated Court of Protection bills of costs Exercise a high degree of technical expertise and judgment in approving and assessing costs arising under Part 44 to 47 of the Civil Procedure Rules Work as part of a team to ensure delivery of a consistent and customer focussed service Develop and maintain an effective working relationship with the judiciary, colleagues and external customers Specific responsibilities To conduct detailed assessments of Court of Protection bills up to the value of £42,000 Produce written responses to requests for reconsideration of decisions made Check, issue and despatch all final costs certificates Assist colleagues with complex matters or queries Deal with enquiries whether in person or by telephone from practitioners or any other party Maintain daily, weekly and monthly statistics Maintain a good knowledge of relevant judicial precedents and judgments Work in a flexible way and undertake any other duties reasonably requested by line management Report to Court of Protection Senior Costs Officer Extensive training will be given in conducting assessments and reconsiderations. Other duties: The post holder is required to work in a flexible way and undertake any other duties reasonably requested by line management which are commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post.