Manage a diverse caseload of high-value costs matters of significant value and wider public importance
Handle PI Multi Track cases, including Serious Injury, Asbestos, Clinical Negligence, and other high-cost matters
Prepare Costs Budgets (Precedent H), Statements of Costs for Summary Assessment (N260s), Estimates, and Formal Bills of Costs
Negotiate costs budgets and bills of costs and settle claims on the best possible terms
Attend Costs CMCs, Detailed Assessment hearings, and application hearings
Work closely with PI Lawyers as part of the legal team
Advise on live claims and complex and technical costs matters
Liaise and work alongside Junior and Leading Counsel
Manage own caseload in line with Costs Department protocols and service standards
Support colleagues through day-to-day coaching and technical guidance as a “Supervision Buddy”
Requirements
- Experienced Law Costs professional
- Qualified Costs Lawyer preferred
- Applications also welcomed from Chartered Legal Executives and Solicitors
- Significant experience in a wide range of high value Multi Track personal injury matters ideally
- Good understanding of the CPR
- Ability to work independently and contribute effectively within a team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Persuasive advocacy and confident negotiation skills
- Professional telephone manner
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong file management and organisational skills
- Comfortable using standard IT packages such as Outlook and Word
- Experience of Costs Master beneficial
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in managing high-value costs matters, including Personal Injury Multi Track cases, while providing technical guidance and support to colleagues. Proficient in preparing and negotiating costs budgets and bills of costs, with a strong understanding of the CPR and effective communication skills.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Law Costs Management
- Costs Budget Preparation
- Personal Injury Multi Track Experience
- Negotiation Skills
- Attention to Detail
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- Costs Budget Preparation
- Statement of Costs Preparation
- Negotiation of Costs Budgets
- Multi Track Personal Injury Experience
- Understanding of CPR
- File Management
- Costs Master Experience
Soft Skills
- Strong Written Communication
- Strong Verbal Communication
- Persuasive Advocacy
- Organizational Skills
- Professional Telephone Manner
Certifications & Qualifications
- Qualified Costs Lawyer
- Chartered Legal Executive
- Solicitor
Industry Keywords
- Costs Matters
- Serious Injury
- Asbestos
- Clinical Negligence
- Costs CMCs
- Detailed Assessment Hearings
Tools & Technologies
- Outlook
- Word
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Costs Lawyer in Birmingham employer: Jobtailor
As a Client Services Coordinator at our dynamic company, you will thrive in a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. We offer comprehensive training, opportunities for advancement, and a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a healthy work-life balance and the chance to engage with diverse clients, making every day rewarding and meaningful.
