Costs Lawyer

Clyde & Co; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking a Costs Analyst with 2 years of experience in a costs environment. The role involves assessing and negotiating settlement of various costs, drafting cost budgets, and pursuing costs recoveries. Strong communication skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines are essential. The firm offers an engaging environment committed to staff development and progression.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Friendly department

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in a costs environment; solicitors and costs lawyers are suitable.
• Experience running own costs cases on behalf of the paying party.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and negotiate settlement of fast track, intermediate track and multi-track costs.
• Draft own party and opposing third party cost budgets.
• Pursue costs recoveries including bill drafting.

Skills

Time Management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Computer Skills

Legal Research

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Powerpoint

Job description

The Team

Clyde & Co Costs Team advises clients on a wide and diverse caseload. The bulk of the costs work in our London team 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, aviation and professional indemnity claims and litigation.

Key Responsibilities

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

Skills and Requirements

• 2 years experience in a costs environment; this role could be suitable for both Solicitors and Costs Lawyers.
• Experience running own 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.
• 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 and opponents.
• Willingness to be flexible as and when volume of business dictates.

Key Skills

• Time Management
• Microsoft Office
• Communication skills
• Computer Skills
• Microsoft Word
• Banking
• Legal Research
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Underwriting
• Phone Etiquette

Benefits

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.

Location

London

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Experience Required

2 years

Vacancy

1