At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Housing Disrepair team and learn the ins and outs of legal billing.
- Company: MRN, a dynamic law firm with a focus on Costs Law.
- Benefits: 20 days annual leave, birthday off, life insurance, and hybrid working.
- Other info: Work alongside experienced professionals and enjoy excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Kickstart your legal career in a supportive environment with real-world impact.
- Qualifications: Law graduate or MCILEX qualifications with a keen interest in Costs Law.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
MRN’s Housing Disrepair department is looking for candidates at a graduate level to join their expanding paying party costs team.
This is an exceptional entry-level opportunity for a motivated law graduate looking to build a specialised career in Costs Law. Working directly alongside senior costs professionals and fee earners, you will learn the intricacies of legal billing specifically within the high-volume field of housing disrepair. The role allows for hybrid working, based out of MRN’s new office in Prestwich, Manchester.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse case files, Schedules and Bills of Costs to identify challengeable profit costs and disbursements.
- Assist with the preparation of letters of advice to clients and Points of Dispute.
- Negotiate party-and-party costs settlements with opposing solicitors and costs representatives.
- Conduct legal research into shifting costs landscape, Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), and relevant case law.
- Maintain accurate data tracking on our Case Management System (CMS).
What We Are Looking For
- Law Graduate or MCILEX level qualifications.
Knowledge: A basic understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and/or standard costs principles. Experience or a strong interest in Housing Disrepair or personal injury protocols is highly advantageous.
Skills: Strong numerical literacy and a sharp eye for detail.
Communication: Confident verbal and written communication style for negotiating settlements and explaining complex figures.
Attitude: A proactive, highly organised individual who thrives under target-driven deadlines.
Benefits
- 20 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Jewish Holidays.
Your birthday off.
Life insurance 4 x salary.
Trainee - Law Graduate for HdR employer: M R NEGOTIATORS LIMITED T/A MRN Solicitors
MRN is an excellent employer for law graduates seeking to specialise in Costs Law, offering a supportive work culture that fosters professional growth through direct mentorship from experienced costs professionals. Located in Prestwich, Manchester, the company provides hybrid working options and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave, life insurance, and unique perks like a day off for your birthday, making it an attractive place for motivated individuals to launch their legal careers.
Contact Details:
M R NEGOTIATORS LIMITED T/A MRN Solicitors Recruitment Team
