Costs Lawyer

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.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• 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.

A legal qualification (LLB, GDL or LPC) is advantageous, as is previous in-house costs experience and familiarity with case management or costs drafting software.

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.