Costs Lawyer – Cardiff

TSR-Legal; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Cardiff is seeking a Costs Lawyer to manage legal costs in civil, commercial, and personal injury cases. The ideal candidate will draft bills of costs and represent clients during negotiations and hearings. Strong negotiation and analytical skills are essential, along with proficiency in legal costing software. This firm offers a flexible working environment and an extensive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Extensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) relating to costs.
• Experience in drafting bills of costs and costs budgets.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple cases efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and preparing detailed bills of costs and cost budgets.
• Conducting costs negotiations and settlements with opposing parties.
• Representing clients in detailed assessment hearings and other cost-related proceedings.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Cost Lawyer or extensive experience in costs law

Tools

Legal costing software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Costs Lawyer – Cardiff

TSR Legal are currently supporting a well-regarded multi-office law firm based in Cardiff, who are looking to recruit either a non-qualified or qualified Cost Lawyer. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing legal costs in civil, commercial, and personal injury cases and will be expected to provide expert advice on costs-related matters, draft bills of costs, and represent clients in costs negotiations and hearings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting and preparing detailed bills of costs and cost budgets
• Advising on costs implications and strategy in legal proceedings.
• Conducting costs negotiations and settlements with opposing parties.
• Representing clients in detailed assessment hearings and other cost-related proceedings.
• Managing costs recovery and ensuring compliance with legal cost procedures.
• Providing guidance on cost budgeting and financial planning in litigation.
• Keeping up to date with relevant costs law,s and procedural changes.
• Liaising with solicitors, barristers, and clients to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Key Requirements:

• Qualified Cost Lawyeror extensive experience in costs law.
• Strong understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) relating to costs.
• Experience in drafting bills of costs and costs budgets.
• Excellent negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple cases efficiently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in legal costing software and Microsoft Office applications.

If you are a dedicated Cost Lawyer looking to join a reputable firm, that can offer a flexible working environment, an extensive benefit package, as well as good quality work. If you are interested in discussing the role, please contact Ryan at TSR Legal on 07554 389913 or apply below, and Ryan will be in contact confidentially.