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The role will involve working within the firms Technical Costs Team dealing predominantly with RTA cases including Multi-Track and Fixed Costs Disputes.
Main Responsibilities to include:
* Drafting of bills of costs (Electronic & Paper)* Preparing Precedent H Budgets* Dealing with Part 8 matters * Dealing with Fixed Costs Disputes* Drafting Estimates of Costs* Preparing Points of Dispute/Replies* Negotiating costs generally with own case load* Taking files to Provisional/Detailed Assessment* Preparing N260 Costs Schedules * Attending hearings including Detailed Assessments and CCMC* Provide costs advice/guidance to fee earners as and when required* Complete post Assessment work including agreeing figures and concluding Assessment process
The Ideal Candidate:
* Experience as a Costs Draftsperson/Costs Lawyer* Excellent knowledge of CPR and Case law* Experience of preparing New Electronic Bills * Track record of dealing with high value Multi-Track cases* Ability to deal with third party solicitors and insurers on a day-to-day basis* Able to maintain the highest client care standards* Experience with working within a team environment * Ability to prioritise workloads* Good knowledge of IT working with Word and Excel * Excellent communication and negotiation skills* Commercial awareness * Knowledge of Case Management Systems is desirable but full training will be given
Benefits to include:
* Minimum 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays * Holiday buy and sell scheme* Hybrid working model * 2 x Volunteering days to support charitable initiatives* Matched Giving - up to £250 matched for personal charity fundraising for a registered charity* Medicash cash plan - claim back dental / physio / optical appointments * My Medicash App - including access to rapid digital physiotherapy and skin cancer screening assessments plus fitness videos and wellbeing tools * Discounts and cash back on travel and shopping through Medicash extras* Life Assurance Scheme (4 x salary)* Pension scheme* Active network of Wellbeing Champions - providing mental health support* Training and development opportunities* Funded social events to connect with your colleagues* Dress for your day policy
