Job Description
Job Description
We are pleased to present this unique opportunity to join a leading Legal 500 International Law Firm based in Manchester.
Costs Lawyer – Manchester - Up to £45,000 – REF 627182DL
The Role
This is a superb opportunity to join an established law firm that offers specialist quality legal advice to both businesses and individuals.
Due to the development and expansion of the firm’s Clinical Negligence team, they are now seeking to appoint a Costs Draftsperson / Lawyer to work alongside its existing team to assist in driving forward a resilient and varied legal practice.
The ideal candidate will have at least 1-3 years experience as a Costs Draftsperson/Costs Lawyer ideally handling a range of Clinical Negligence / Personal Injury matters including drafting bills of costs and negotiating costs. You will be responsible for handling an individual caseload and directing either Counsel or Costs Lawyer to attend Detailed Assessment, or conducting personal advocacy when necessary.
The Candidate
- Costs Draftsperson/Costs Lawyer with a minimum 1 years’ experience
- Solid knowledge of Detailed Assessment process, Cost Case Laws and Insurance Litigation practice & process
- Previous experience of handling own caseload is desirable
- Ability to deal with third party solicitors and insurers daily
- Excellent organisation and time-management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Professional and effective communication with team members and contacts
- Professional and effective communication with individual and business contacts
The Benefits & How to Apply
- Competitive basic salary - up to £45,000 depending on experience
- 25 days holiday a year
- Generous bonus scheme
- Hybrid working
- Private medical insurance
- Health Cash Plan
- Company Pension
- Ongoing Training and Development
- Progression Opportunities
- Accessible to public transport (transport links to train and bus routes)
Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.
Contact Danielle Lawton Retained Consultant
Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 0737 602 8332
Email: Danielle.Lawton@williamjamesrecruitment.com
More About William James Recruitment
William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients including a range of Legal 500 firms.
Founded in 2009 by CEO Paul Wingfield, we are not your average recruiter, we build long-term relationships and work with an extensive network of the best law firms, lawyers and support staff.
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