Costs Lawyer (Civil Litigation) (Hybrid)- London, GL

Futurerecruit.net; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London seeks a full-time Costs Lawyer (Civil Litigation) to assist in various legal departments including Personal Injury and Human Rights. Candidates must have a law degree and pass the Costs Lawyer Qualification Exam. The role allows for hybrid working and offers extensive employee benefits, including healthcare and enhanced annual leave.

Benefits

Hybrid working

29 days annual leave

Enhanced pension contributions

Life assurance 4 x salary

Healthcare cash plan

Subsidised gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

BUPA Private Health Insurance

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Free breakfasts & lunch

Qualifications

• Must pass the Costs Lawyer Qualification Exam (CLQE).
• Complete a minimum of three years of supervised practice.
• Possess strong skills in analyzing legal costs and financial documents.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Associate Solicitor in civil litigation.
• Prepare costs budgets and statements of costs.
• Attend costs management hearings and provide general costs advice.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Effective negotiation

Education

Law degree

Costs Lawyer Qualification Level 6

Job description

Overview

Costs Lawyer (Civil Litigation) (Hybrid) - Full Time
Location: London, GL, EC1 7AJ

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be working alongside the Senior Associate Solicitor in the civil litigation team to assist our fee earners in the Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence, Human Rights and International departments, with providing a complete costs service to include, preparation of costs budgets, statements of costs for summary assessment, formal bills of costs; costs negotiations; preparation for and attendance at costs management hearings and detailed assessment hearings; and providing general costs advice, guidance, and assistance.

Experience & Qualifications

• Aspiring individuals must pass the Costs Lawyer Qualification Exam (CLQE)
• To qualify as a costs lawyer, you need to complete the Level 6 Costs Lawyer Qualification, as well as a minimum of three-years of supervised practice, which can be taken before, during or after your study.
• Costs Lawyers need to possess strong analytical thinking skills to assess and evaluate complex legal costs. They must be able to analyze invoices, bills, and other financial documents with precision, identifying any discrepancies or unreasonable charges. Their ability to think critically and spot inconsistencies is crucial in ensuring the fairness and accuracy of costs.
• Effective negotiation skills are essential for a Costs Lawyer. They often find themselves in negotiations with opposing parties, seeking to reach agreements on costs that are fair and reasonable.
• A law degree provides a comprehensive understanding of legal principles, which is crucial for a successful career as a Costs Lawyer.

Employee Benefits

• Hybrid working (typically 2 days from home for a full-time worker)
• 29 days annual leave (excluding public holidays)
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Life assurance 4 x salary
• Healthcare cash plan
• Subsidised gym/ sports team membership up to 50% off
• Cycle to work scheme
• BUPA Private Health Insurance
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Free breakfasts & lunch every day.

What’s in it for me

• Our client - a highly distinctive law firm which is not afraid to take on challenges that would daunt many others.

• Work with full autonomy

• Great work culture

• Have your contributions recognized

• Work with a sharp, energetic team