Costs Lawyer

Pertemps; Manchester; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Manchester is seeking an experienced Costs Lawyer with over 5 years PQE for their litigation team. The ideal candidate should have strong technical skills in costs law and possess the ability to manage complex litigation matters. This role offers a competitive remuneration package and the opportunity to contribute to a successful team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE as a Costs Lawyer or equivalent.
• Proven experience of leading on costs litigation matters.
• Experience of supervising more junior members of the team.

Responsibilities

• Manage costs instructions from instruction through to completion.
• Draft bills of costs and costs budgets.
• Negotiate and advise on costs law, procedure and strategy.

Skills

Technical skills in costs law

Teamwork and interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

Costs Lawyer, 5+ Years PQE, Manchester, (£DOE), Top 50 Law Firm – An exciting new role for an experienced Costs Lawyer looking for a new challenge. JOB REF: 1774.

• This highly reputable practice is looking to appoint an additional Costs Lawyer into their thriving litigation team.
• The successful Costs Lawyer will be managing costs instructions from instruction through to the finish.
• You will drafting bills of costs, drafting costs budgets, negotiating and advising on costs law, procedure and strategy.
• You will possess excellent technical skills in this area and strong team work and interpersonal skills.
• Ideal Costs Lawyer will have proven experience of leading on matters as well as wide range of experience of advising on costs litigation.
• Applications are welcomed from Costs Lawyers, Solicitors or Chartered Legal Executives who have experience of supervising more junior members of the team
• With a passion for this sector, you will have the drive to make an ongoing contribution to an exceptionally successful team.
• Competitive remuneration package on offer.

HOW TO APPLY:

Contact Melanie Daly at eNL on 0161 850 0745 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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