Costs Draftsman/Lawyers – Commercial Division

Outside London: Hybrid 5 times a month

Job Ref: 100049

The Firm

An award-winning  National law firm that offers a broad spectrum of services for personal or business clientele. They work as a strong team of people working together and offer their staff a friendly and inclusive environment. They value their employee’s individuality and what you can bring.  They offer support and push boundaries so you can see yourself making a real difference to their clients and communities.
They are seeking an experienced costs professional to join our Commercial Litigation costs team.  This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a dynamic national team, working on high-value and complex commercial matters.

Salary £35,000 (outside London)

Salary £40,500 (London)

Fantastic career projection

Supports study for ACL

The Role

Working in a rapidly growing department within a national Law firm dealing with multi-million complex litigation throughout the lifecycle of commercial disputes.  If you have 2 years’ experience Costs experience and this role sounds appealing to you, please contact me asap.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing Bills of costs for detailed assessment and inter partes Bills
• Handling Costs negotiations
• Litigation for a range of commercial clients
• Directo client interaction
• Providing strategic costs advice
• Supporting case handlers throughout the lifecycle of commercial disputes
• Contribute to the training and development of junior team members

Requirements:

• At least two years’ experience in costs drafting, ideally within a commercial litigation, business disputes or insurance context (in-house or external supplier)
• Strong knowledge of legal procedures relevant to commercial litigation
• Proven experience with IT systems and time recording procedures
• Ability to manage a busy caseload and competing deadlines, maintaining attention to detail and delivering a seamless service
• Flexible approach to changing priorities and commercial demands
• Excellent communication skills and a professional manner with clients and stakeholders
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Willingness to work the hours required by the role, including occasional extended hours to meet client or business needs
• Desirable: Experience in commercial legal departments or with business/insurance clients

What’s on offer

• 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays – You can ‘buy’ up to 35 hrs of extra holiday too.
• Generous and flexible pension schemes.
• Volunteering days – Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid)
• Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.