Costs Lawyer

Jobtailor; West of England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompsons Solicitors LLP is seeking an experienced costs professional to manage a diverse caseload of high-value costs matters, including Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence cases. You will prepare budgets, statements, and bills, and negotiate settlements with claims teams and Counsel.

The role requires strong advocacy, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently within a busy Costs Department. You will supervise colleagues and contribute to national cost strategies.

Qualifications

• Qualified Costs Lawyer preferred; applications welcomed from Chartered Legal Executives and Solicitors
• Significant experience in a wide range of high-value Multi Track personal injury matters ideally
• Good understanding of the CPR
• Ability to work independently and contribute effectively within a team
• Professional telephone manner
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong file management and organisational skills
• Experience of Costs Master beneficial

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of high-value costs matters including PI Multi Track, Serious Injury, Asbestos, Clinical Negligence and other high-cost cases
• Prepare Costs Budgets (Precedent H), Statements of Costs for Summary Assessment (N260s), Estimates and Formal Bills of Costs
• Negotiate costs budgets and bills of costs and settle claims on the best possible terms
• Attend Costs CMCs, Detailed Assessment hearings and application hearings
• Work closely with PI Lawyers as part of the legal team and advise on live claims
• Liaise with Junior and Leading Counsel on complex and technical costs matters
• Manage own caseload in line with Costs Department protocols and service standards
• Provide day-to-day coaching and technical guidance to colleagues as a "Supervision Buddy"
• Make a significant impact within Thompsons Solicitors LLP’s national Costs Department

Skills

Strong communication

Persuasive advocacy

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Costs Lawyer

Chartered Legal Executive

Solicitor

Tools

Outlook

Word

Job description

• Manage a diverse caseload of high-value costs matters, including PI Multi Track, Serious Injury, Asbestos, Clinical Negligence and other high-cost cases
• Prepare Costs Budgets (Precedent H), Statements of Costs for Summary Assessment (N260s), Estimates and Formal Bills of Costs
• Negotiate costs budgets and bills of costs and settle claims on the best possible terms
• Attend Costs CMCs, Detailed Assessment hearings and application hearings
• Work closely with PI Lawyers as part of the legal team and advise on live claims
• Liaise and work alongside Junior and Leading Counsel on complex and technical costs matters
• Manage own caseload in line with Costs Department protocols and service standards
• Provide day-to-day coaching and technical guidance to colleagues as a "Supervision Buddy"
• Make a significant impact within Thompsons Solicitors LLP’s national Costs Department

Requirements

• Experienced Law Costs professional
• Qualified Costs Lawyers preferred; applications also welcomed from Chartered Legal Executives and Solicitors
• Significant experience in a wide range of high-value Multi Track personal injury matters ideally
• Good understanding of the CPR
• Ability to work independently and contribute effectively within a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Persuasive advocacy and confident negotiation skills
• Professional telephone manner
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong file management and organisational skills
• Comfortable using standard IT packages such as Outlook and Word
• Experience of Costs Master beneficial

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing high-value costs matters, including personal injury and clinical negligence cases, while providing technical guidance and coaching to colleagues. Proficient in preparing costs budgets, negotiating settlements, and ensuring compliance with legal protocols.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Law Costs Management
• Costs Budgets Preparation
• Negotiation Skills
• Personal Injury Expertise
• CPR Understanding

Hard Skills

• Costs Budgets
• Statements of Costs
• Formal Bills of Costs
• Multi Track Personal Injury
• Detailed Assessment Hearings
• Costs Master Experience
• File Management
• Organisational Skills

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Persuasive Advocacy
• Confident Negotiation
• Attention to Detail
• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Qualified Costs Lawyer
• Chartered Legal Executive
• Solicitor

Industry Keywords

• Costs Department
• High-Value Costs Matters
• Clinical Negligence
• Asbestos Claims
• Costs CMCs

Tools & Technologies

• Outlook
• Word