Law Costs Assistant

A law firm based in Warrington are looking for a Cost assistant to join their Costs department. The specialise in Multi-track cases ranging from to law to high value.

As a Costs Assistant you will be responsible for:

* Preparing breakdowns for negotiation

* Preparing estimates in support of Allocation and Pre-Trial questionnaires

* Preparing N260 forms ( Statement of Costs)

* Assisting in cost budgeting process

* Auditing phase based time recording on matters subject to budgeting process

* Preparing documents in support of Notice of Commencement for service

* Preparing papers to accompany N258 form ( Request for Detailed Assessment)

* Preparing itemised bundles to support costs claim at Detailed Assessment

* Archiving files when required

* Liaising with external Cost Lawyers when necessary

* Assisting Costs Lawyer with day to day activities and tasks as required

* Maintaining spreadsheets capturing relevant data

* Team working with other Cost Lawyers, Cost Draftsmen and Litigation Fee-Earners

* Undertaking any other reasonable duties as requested

You will have previous experience in a cost related position and the salary on offer is £18,000 - £24,000..

If you wish to apply for the role, please follow the link provided