At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage your own caseload and negotiate costs in personal injury cases.
- Company: Join a leading legal firm with a supportive team environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to mentor junior team members.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the legal field while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in UK Legal Costs is preferred but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We encourage applications from candidates with any UK Legal Costs experience to be considered for this role. The ideal candidate will have experience in the below; however, it is not essential to have experience in all of these duties:
- Handling own caseload of cradle to grave cost matters.
- Negotiating settlement of costs in litigated and non-litigated claimant personal injury cases.
- Advising fee earners regarding costs disputes and assisting with their own negotiations.
- Preparation of summary assessment schedules, breakdowns of costs at case conclusion and formal bills where detailed assessment or Part 8 proceedings are required.
- Drafting replies to Points of Dispute.
- Drafting Budgets.
- Advocacy / attending CCMC’s.
- Budget Revision Work.
- Supporting more junior team members.
We think you need these skills to ace Costs Draftsman or Costs Lawyer in Manchester
Communication Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Time Management
Attention to Detail
Team Collaboration
Organizational Skills
Interpersonal Skills
