Costs Lawyer (Hybrid) – Own a Varied Insurance Caseload

eNL Legal; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

eNL Legal in the West Midlands is seeking a Costs Lawyer with 3+ years PQE to join our Insurance Business Services team on a hybrid basis. You will own a varied caseload, draft Bills of Costs, advise on costs disputes and drive settlements.

The role suits someone with strong technical knowledge of costs litigation, experience in Defendant or Claimant matters, and a proactive approach. You'll work across England offices with flexible hybrid arrangements.

Qualifications

• Qualified Costs Lawyer or solicitor with strong knowledge of costs litigation.
• Experience handling Defendant and/or Claimant costs matters within the insurance sector.
• Excellent negotiation and advocacy skills with a client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of a varied caseload of costs files; progress matters efficiently and to client expectations.
• Drafting Bills of Costs, Points of Dispute, Replies and Schedules of Costs.
• Developing and implementing effective negotiation strategies for favourable settlements.
• Advising on costs-related issues including third-party costs claims and complex disputes.
• Guiding on costs budgeting and preparing budgets and budget reports.
• Representing clients at hearings and assessments with advocacy.

Skills

Costs litigation knowledge

Negotiation

Advocacy

Client service

Communication

Education

Qualified Costs Lawyer or Solicitor

Job description

eNL Legal in the West Midlands is seeking a Costs Lawyer with 3+ years PQE to join our Insurance Business Services team on a hybrid basis. You will own a varied caseload, draft Bills of Costs, advise on costs disputes and drive settlements.

The role suits someone with strong technical knowledge of costs litigation, experience in Defendant or Claimant matters, and a proactive approach. You'll work across England offices with flexible hybrid arrangements.