Costs Technical Analyst (Maternity Cover) (5813)

Irwin Mitchell; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking a Costs Lawyer to assist with providing technical support to case handlers, responding to costs-related queries, and helping improve the team's capability. Candidates should have moderate experience with costs law, advocacy skills, and a collaborative approach. The firm offers a variety of benefits, including 25 days of standard holidays, flexible pension schemes, and volunteer days. This role presents opportunities for development and increased responsibilities.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Generous pension schemes

Volunteering days

Health membership benefits

Qualifications

• Moderate experience and developing technical understanding of costs law.
• Experience advising on costs matters from case inception through to conclusion.
• Exposure to costs hearings and interest in developing advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with technical support to case handlers and respond to costs-related queries.
• Support the Costs Technical Specialists in delivering Litigation Strategies outcomes.
• Keep up to date with developments in Costs case law and share learning.

Skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Costs Lawyer or Law Costs Draftsman qualification

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with providing technical support to case handlers across the business, responding to costs-related queries and offering guidance where required
• Support the Costs Technical Specialists and wider Costs Team in delivering CMT Litigation Strategies outcomes through case work and collaboration
• Keep up to date with developments in Costs case law, market challenges and procedural changes, sharing learning with the team
• Assist with the preparation of costs training materials to support knowledge development within the Costs Team
• Contribute to improving the technical capability and consistency of the Costs Team across all locations
• Assist with costs aspects of claims handling, including evidencing claims, valuing and budgeting, and supporting negotiations
• Support the recovery of legal fees in civil and commercial costs matters to achieve appropriate outcomes
• Work towards achieving individual, team and firm targets
• Actively engage in training and development to build technical knowledge and advocacy skills

Qualifications

• A Costs Lawyer or Law Costs Draftsman with moderate experience and a developing technical understanding of costs law
• Some experience advising on costs matters from case inception through to conclusion, including Provisional or Detailed Assessment
• Exposure to costs hearings, either through attendance or shadowing, with an interest in developing advocacy skills
• Working knowledge of relevant Statute, Civil Procedure Rules and Practice Directions
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels
• Motivation and desire to progress into a future technical and advocacy-focused role
• Willingness to learn, develop and take on increasing responsibility with support and training

Benefits and Other Information

• 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - you can ‘buy’ up to 35hrs of extra holiday too
• Generous and flexible pension schemes
• Volunteering days – two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid)
• Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services

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