Costs Lawyer

CRA Legal; United States; Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job description

Our client is a highly successful, specialist law firm recruiting for an experienced Costs Lawyer to join a successful Court of Protection and Personal Injury Team based in Sheffield. The firm has offices across Yorkshire and the North East. Working as part of the Costs & Billing Team, and wider Court of Protection and Personal Injury Trusts Team providing a costing service in respect to bills of costs in conjunction with the Senior Courts Costs Office (SCCO) whilst acting in the best interests of the client.

The firm have a people first culture that promotes work-life balance, offer agile working, and prioritise colleague well being.

The Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Agile Working
• Enhanced Family Friendly Benefits
• Generous holiday entitlement and holiday purchase scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance scheme
• Group Income Protection
• Employee Wellness Initiatives
• Cash Plan Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 1200 chargeable hours

About the role

• Prepare, submit and manage bills of costs through the SCCO process, including service on third parties.
• Monitor key dates and deadlines, ensuring compliance with all required procedures and reporting requirements.
• Work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, including costs draftsmen, counsel and the SCCO, to support successful cost recovery.
• Review assessments, handle responses, appeals and negotiations, and provide guidance on best practice to maximise recovery levels.
• Maintain accurate billing records, spreadsheets and time recording, ensuring all information is up to date.
• Participate in relevant training and continuously develop knowledge of costs recovery and assessment processes.

Essential Experience

Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Costs Lawyer or Law Costs Draftsperson in a Court of Protection Team. It is not essential to be a Costs Lawyer.

Essential Skills

• Highly organised and self-motivated, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines independently.
• Detail-oriented with a methodical approach and strong written communication skills.
• Positive and collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the confidence to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Professional, reliable and commercially aware, with an understanding of balancing efficiency with maximising costs recovery.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly spreadsheets; experience of Costsmaster would be advantageous.
• Experience working to financial or billing targets and delivering against performance objectives is desirable.

Applications are welcomed from individuals across Yorkshire and the North East due to hybrid / flexible working.