Senior Costs Advisor & Solicitor

Why join us?

At DWF, the Senior Costs Advisor will be responsible to the Head of Insurance Business Services and will be line managed by one of the Costs Operations Managers.

You will manage your own caseload, principally of Defendant files, to a high standard and in line with client service level agreements. You will liaise with internal and external clients and employees at all levels within DWF. You may also be required to assist more junior team members with fee earning queries or supervision.

Your file handling will be supervised in line with the DWF Costs supervision policy, and you will need to ensure that all management information is accurate and in line with client SLAs.

The role is hybrid, and we are open to the successful individual working from any of our England-based offices.

Responsibilities

1. Manage a costs caseload of Defendant and/or Claimant cost files;
2. Handle all aspects of costs case management;
3. Draft points of dispute and replies to costs claims;
4. Draft Bills of Costs;
5. Negotiate on cost offers;
6. Advise and assist on all aspects of third-party claims for costs;
7. Draft Schedules of Costs.

What will help you succeed in this role?

Essential

• Experience of costs in the insurance sector, including Road Traffic Accident, Employment, Public Liability, Industrial Disease, and Clinical Medical Negligence;
• Detailed working knowledge of the Fixed Recoverable Costs regime;
• Advocacy experience, including attending interim applications, cost case management hearings, and detailed assessment hearings;
• Ability to negotiate high-value and complex matters;
• Experience in costs case management, including preparation of cost budgets and discussion reports;
• Experience managing a caseload of defendant and/or claimant costs files;
• Excellent negotiation skills;
• Experience drafting bills of costs, points of dispute, and draft schedules.

Desirable

• The ability to prioritize work and maintain activity on multiple files simultaneously;
• Ability to work independently or in a team;
• Adaptability and ability to work within tight timeframes.

What we offer?

At DWF, we value offering a comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond a basic salary. Our commitment is to ensure that each team member feels valued and is rewarded throughout their tenure. Upon joining, you will be able to select from a diverse array of benefits, allowing you to tailor a package to your individual and family needs. In addition to standard benefits, we offer flexible benefits and robust well-being programs.

Our recruitment process maintains high standards of fairness and engagement, including comprehensive interviews, and sometimes written assessments, assessment days, or presentations. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and provide any necessary adjustments or additional support.

About us

DWF is a global legal business providing complex, managed, and connected services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.

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