Costs Litigator

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Job ID: JRCL8424

Salary: £30000-£50000 per year

Job Term: Full Time

Sector: Finance

Location: Manchester

Job Description:

• Handling own caseload of cradle to grave cost matters
• Negotiating settlement of costs in litigated and non-litigated claimant personal injury cases
• Advising fee earners regarding costs disputes and assisting with their own negotiations
• Preparation of summary assessment schedules, breakdowns of costs at case conclusion and formal bills where detailed assessment or Part 8 proceedings are required.
• Drafting replies to Points of Dispute
• Drafting Budgets
• Advocacy / attending CCMC’s.
• Budget Revision Work
• Supporting more junior team members

Key Duties:

12 months to five year’s fast/multi track personal injury claimant costs experience.
Completion of a legal qualification (LLB, GDL, LPC) desirable.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Drafting skills associated with completing Precedent H, R and Q and finalising formal bills.
Experience of attending CCMC on behalf of the Claimant
Experience of holding budget discussions
Experience of working to target
You will have a flexible approach and be able to respond to rapid changes in working schedules and priorities. For this you will need to be organised and able to communicate clearly with people at all levels.
Applicants should be committed and hardworking individuals who enjoy operating in a pressurised and highly motivated team environment. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to work on your own initiative with the minimum of supervision.
Knowledge of time recording procedures
Working knowledge of the Civil Procedures Rules and Detailed Assessment process.
Analytical skills and attention to detail are essential. Candidate must consistently produce work which is highly accurate and well-presented.

The role involves the use of IT systems and therefore computer literacy, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, is essential

Desirable criteria

Experience of using Proclaim Case Management System and Costs Master software.
Experience of working in house.

Benefits:

Standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30am Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday.
Hybrid working available after a probation period.
23 days holiday a year, rising to 26 days.
3 holiday buy backs per year after 1 year of service
Extra day’s holiday for your birthday after 2 years’ service.
Private medical insurance available after 2 years’ service
Attending fee earner meetings and training sessions (every other month)
Death in Service – 2 x salary
Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget.
Active training culture and various groups and events such as Diversity & Inclusion.
Netball / Football team, 10km Manchester team and more.
Enhanced Maternity Leave payment if you have over 1 year tenure
Other benefits including Employee Assistance Programme, free fruit & annual flu jab.

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