Costs Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a highly respected law firm renowned for offering top-tier legal advice. As a Costs Lawyer, you'll manage your own caseload, negotiate settlements, and oversee cost recovery processes. This role offers an excellent opportunity to enhance your expertise while contributing to the firm’s growth. With a competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, and ongoing professional development, this is a chance to thrive in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about costs law and ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Health Cash Plan

Company Pension Scheme

Ongoing Training

Career Progression

Flexible Working

Easy Access to Public Transport

Qualifications

• Experienced Costs Lawyer with a proven ability to manage a caseload independently.
• Comprehensive knowledge of costs law and the Civil Procedure Rules.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload and work closely with cost experts.
• Assess and negotiate settlements for multi-track costs.

Skills

Caseload Management

Costs Law Knowledge

Civil Procedure Rules

Drafting Cost Budgets

Deadline Management

Team Collaboration

Legal Insight

Interpersonal Skills

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Join a highly respected law firm renowned for offering top-tier legal advice to both businesses and individuals. As the firm continues to expand and strengthen its offerings, they are seeking an experienced and skilled Costs Lawyer to further enhance their team of dedicated cost specialists.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing your own caseload, working closely with a team of cost experts to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients. Your key duties will include assessing and negotiating settlements for multi-track costs, drafting detailed cost budgets, and overseeing the full cost recovery process.

You will also play an integral part in formulating strategies to resolve complex cost disputes, ensuring that costs are recovered efficiently and effectively. Additionally, you will provide expert guidance to colleagues and clients on cost-related matters, supporting the firm’s ongoing success in managing costs across a diverse range of cases.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise while contributing to the firm’s continued growth.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experienced Costs Lawyer with a proven ability to manage a caseload independently
• Comprehensive knowledge of costs law and the Civil Procedure Rules
• Strong track record in handling high-value costs cases
• Skilled in drafting and managing cost budgets
• Able to meet deadlines, prioritise effectively, and manage a varied caseload
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team
• Strong legal insight and leadership skills, with a keen eye for detail
• Excellent organisational, time-management, communication, and interpersonal abilities

Benefits & How to Apply:

• Competitive salary up to £65,000, based on experience
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Clear career progression pathways
• Convenient location with easy access to public transport

Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: Alice Ferguson, Retained Consultant INDAF