Costs Lawyer
SUMMARY: Costs Lawyer/Costs Draftsman - An exciting opportunity for an accomplished Costs Lawyer/Draftsman to join a leading team in London.
JOB TITLE: Costs Lawyer/Costs Draftsman
PQE REQUIRED: 3 +
LOCATION: London - Central
SALARY: Up to £45,000 dependant on experience
THE ROLE: Our client is looking to appoint an experienced Costs Lawyer/Costs Draftsman to become part of this busy team and will involve managing a caseload, drafting costs budgets, points of disputes, bills of costs, replies and negotiating settlements amongst other costs responsibilities. This is a significant opportunity for the right Costs Lawyer/Costs Draftsman, to work closely alongside a highly experienced nationally recognised team, whose successes include some of the leading high value damages claims. This is a full time, permanent position.
THE CANDIDATE: Working in the capacity of Costs Lawyer/Costs Draftsman, for a highly reputable firm which has a reputation for one of the country's leading legal advisers, the ideal Costs Lawyer will possess a minimum of 3 years experience within this area. The appointed Costs Lawyer will feel comfortable working within a team environment, considering bills and schedules of costs, formulating offers and attending costs hearings. The successful candidate will ideally have experience in both defendant and claimant costs, have successfully completed relevant academic qualifications and demonstrate excellent communication skills and a flexible approach to work. The successful Costs Lawyer/Costs Draftsman will need to show that they can cope well under pressure and maintain excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task and keep to tight deadlines.
THE FIRM: A leading top 50 law firm that has developed rapidly over recent years with growth in both reputation and turnover. This role is within the leading national large loss team handing more complex insurance work.