Costs Lawyer / Costs Draftsperson

A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Costs Lawyer or Costs Draftsperson to join its team in Cardiff, South Glamorgan.

Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a broad range of costs matters with a high degree of autonomy. The firm also welcomes applications from Accountants or qualified Lawyers looking to move away from fee-earning work into a specialist costs role, particularly those with strong analytical skills and an interest in financial work.

The Role

• Preparing Bills of Costs
• Drafting Costs Budgets (Precedent H), Budget Discussion Reports (Precedent R) and Precedent S documents
• Drafting and responding to Points of Dispute and Points of Reply
• Negotiating costs settlements with opponents and third parties
• Advising fee earners on costs strategy and recovery
• Attending Detailed Assessment Hearings and Costs Case Management Conferences where required
• Preparing hearing bundles and supporting documentation
• Assisting with the development of the firm's costs processes
• Supporting and advising colleagues on costs-related matters

Requirements

• Experience in costs law, legal costs drafting or a similar analytical role
• Applications welcomed from Costs Lawyers, Costs Draftspersons, Accountants and qualified Lawyers looking to transition into a non-billing role
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Excellent drafting and negotiation abilities
• Good understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and costs recovery processes
• Organised with excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience with costs software or case management systems would be advantageous

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working (1 day per week in the office)
• Generous annual leave, with the option to buy or sell additional leave
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Gym membership contribution
• Career development and ongoing training
• Employee rewards scheme
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment. xsabvtc

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