Costs Lawyer
The Opportunity
A well-established and highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Costs Lawyer to join its growing team. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of claimant Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence costs matters across both fast track and multi-track claims.
This role is suited to someone with approximately 12 months to five years' experience, either in-house or within a specialist costs practice. You will be responsible for managing your own caseload from instruction through to conclusion, with a particular focus on costs budgeting, negotiations and advocacy.
The firm offers excellent long-term career progression, including support towards professional qualifications and opportunities to develop into more senior positions.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a full caseload of claimant costs matters from inception to conclusion.
- Negotiating the settlement of costs in litigated and non-litigated Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence claims.
- Advising fee earners on costs issues and supporting negotiations where required.
- Preparing summary assessment schedules, costs breakdowns and formal bills for detailed assessment or Part 8 proceedings.
- Drafting Replies to Points of Dispute.
- Preparing and managing Costs Budgets, including budget revisions.
- Representing clients at Costs Case Management Conferences (CCMCs).
- Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team.
- Around 12 months to five years' experience in claimant Personal Injury costs.
- Experience handling both fast track and multi-track costs matters.
- Confidence managing a caseload independently from start to finish.
- Strong knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and the detailed assessment process.
- Experience drafting formal bills, Replies to Points of Dispute and Precedent H, R and Q.
- Experience attending CCMCs and conducting budget discussions.
- Excellent negotiation, drafting and communication skills.
- The ability to work effectively to deadlines and performance targets.
- A high level of organisation, accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: £30,000 - £50,000, depending on experience.
- Full-time, permanent position.
- Excellent training and career development opportunities.
- Support towards professional qualifications.
- Opportunity to join a collaborative and ambitious costs team with genuine progression prospects.
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