The Role An excellent opportunity has arisen for a junior costs professional to join a specialist Costs team within a well-established disputes practice. This role is ideal for someone at an early stage of their costs career who is keen to develop strong technical expertise while working on high-quality contentious matters. You will support fee earners across the wider business, assisting with the preparation, management and recovery of legal costs, while working closely with experienced costs professionals who will support your ongoing development. Trainee Costs Lawyer Key Responsibilities: * Assisting with the preparation of bills of costs, including detailed assessment bills, across a range of costs regimes * Supporting senior costs professionals with Points of Dispute, Replies, schedules of costs and costs advice * Assisting with costs budgeting, budget monitoring and preparing updates or variations * Helping assess costs risk at various stages of litigation and providing guidance to fee earners * Reviewing retainers, funding arrangements and costs correspondence to ensure procedural compliance, including solicitor/client disputes * Liaising with fee earners across multiple disputes areas on costs-related issues * Supporting negotiations and settlements in relation to costs * Undertaking legal research on costs law, CPR provisions and recent case law * Maintaining accurate records and assisting with internal costs reporting * Supporting court deadlines, assessments and hearing preparation * Developing knowledge of CPR, the Costs Practice Direction and relevant case law under supervision * Assisting with internal costs training initiatives as your experience develops Trainee Costs Lawyer Experience and Skills Requirements: * Previous costs experience, ideally gained within a law firm, costs agency or public sector environment * A clear ambition to qualify as a Costs Lawyer, either already enrolled on or willing to undertake the Costs Lawyer Qualification * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and manage competing deadlines * Proactive, motivated and able to work calmly under pressure * Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy * Confident liaising with stakeholders at all levels * Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) * Flexible approach to workload and working hours Equal Opportunities The organisation is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Reasonable adjustments will be provided throughout the recruitment process where required. If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted