Costs Lawyer – Costs

Job title:

Costs Lawyer – Costs

Company

Clyde & Co

Job description

Costs Lawyer – Costs – Manchester or Southampton officeWe are looking for an experienced Costs Lawyer be based in our Manchester or Southampton office.The RoleWe are looking for experienced Costs Lawyers to join our Manchester or Southampton team working on a broad range of matters including paying and receiving party costs, budgeting and we also offer the opportunity to undertake advocacy with sufficient training.The work is predominantly complex multi-track casualty / healthcare but also encompasses other areas of litigation undertaken by the firm.Due to growing work volumes, there will be opportunity to undertake a variety of work but with the potential to focus on particular lines according to experience and needs.The TeamClyde & Co’s Costs team is headed by Partner, Paul Wainwright and advises clients on a wide and diverse caseload and the team handles some of the most complex and largest cost cases in the UK and globally. The bulk of the costs work arises in the context of the defence of claims and litigation on behalf of insurers and their policyholders in relation to personal injury claims (of all types) but the team also services specialist work arising from commercial, property, marine, international arbitration, aviation and professional indemnity claims and litigation.Key Responsibilities

• Assessing and negotiating settlement of multi-track costs, including handling related costs proceedings.
• Drafting own party and opposing third party cost budgets.
• Pursuing costs recoveries including bill drafting.

Skills and Requirements

• 4+ years’ experience as a Costs Lawyer either inhouse or within a Solicitors firm.
• Experience running own multi-track costs cases on behalf of the paying party.
• Experience of costs budgeting.
• Some advocacy experience would be welcomed but is not essential.
• Bill drafting skills would be welcomed but are not essential.
• Additional fee knowledge would be beneficial; however training will be given.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work to tight deadlines and to prioritise accordingly.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively.
• Ability to work as a member of a Team.
• Good IT skills.
• Confident and positive approach when communicating with staff of all levels.

In return, you will benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people. Within our friendly department you will have access to a range of learning and development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progression.For a confidential conversation please contact 0161 240 2820 or apply today through the link provided.Clyde & Co are committed to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of employment.

Expected salary

Location

Manchester

Job date

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 07:30:56 GMT

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