Details:
- Salary: £40,000 - 50,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Cardiff South Glamorgan
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Costs Lawyer or Costs Draftsperson to join its team in Cardiff, South Glamorgan.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on a broad range of costs matters with a high degree of autonomy. The firm also welcomes applications from Accountants or qualified Lawyers looking to move away from fee-earning work into a specialist costs role, particularly those with strong analytical skills and an interest in financial work.
The Role
• Preparing Bills of Costs
• Drafting Costs Budgets (Precedent H), Budget Discussion Reports (Precedent R) and Precedent S documents
• Drafting and responding to Points of Dispute and Points of Reply
• Negotiating costs settlements with opponents and third parties
• Advising fee earners on costs strategy and recovery
• Attending Detailed Assessment Hearings and Costs Case Management Conferences where required
• Preparing hearing bundles and supporting documentation
• Assisting with the development of the firm's costs processes
• Supporting and advising colleagues on costs-related matters
Requirements
• Experience in costs law, legal costs drafting or a similar analytical role
• Applications welcomed from Costs Lawyers, Costs Draftspersons, Accountants and qualified Lawyers looking to transition into a non-billing role
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Excellent drafting and negotiation abilities
• Good understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and costs recovery processes
• Organised with excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience with costs software or case management systems would be advantageous
What's on Offer
• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working (1 day per week in the office)
• Generous annual leave, with the option to buy or sell additional leave
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Gym membership contribution
• Career development and ongoing training
• Employee rewards scheme
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.
Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful