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Department:
CSG - Strategic (Advocacy / Costs / Safety, Health and Environment / Criminal / Abuse / Travel)
Employment Type:
Permanent
Location:
Birmingham
Description
We are looking for an experienced lawyer to join our costs team, ideally with at least three years paying party costs experience. The successful candidate will directly supervise lawyers in a team specialising in acting for paying parties and dealing with claims for costs of up to £100,000 in value.
Currently, the costs product has two Partners, five Legal Directors, and two Associates. There are over 50 lawyers dealing with all aspects of costs litigation, including Solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives, Costs Lawyers, and Paralegals.
The costs product comprises several distinct teams specialising in specific areas of costs, including paying party teams, complex claims team, and a receiving party team. An opportunity has arisen for a supervisor role for one of the paying party teams. The work type across these teams includes injury, accidents abroad, data breach, judicial review, and clinical risk. This role will report directly to the Manager (Legal Director) of the paying party section.
What you will do
* Handle a case load focusing on paying party claims
* Support the Manager of the paying party section with operations and service delivery
* Provide line management to a team of around five paying party claims lawyers, including performance and technical supervision
* Demonstrate leadership in service provision, including management and allocation of instructions
* Act as a point of contact for clients, demonstrating knowledge and skill
* Ensure full compliance with clients' SLAs and internal protocols
* Maintain quality control and benchmark compliance on own caseload
* Ensure adherence to standards in all work
* Manage financial aspects of own files effectively
* Meet targets for chargeable hours, financial performance, settlement, and claim spend
* Achieve an annual target of around 1300 chargeable hours for a full-time lawyer
* Support marketing and business development activities
* Maintain awareness of firm strategies and plans
* Develop technical knowledge through training and reading
* Handle confidential information according to data security protocols
Who you are
This role is ideal for an experienced costs lawyer looking to develop their career by managing service delivery and supervising a team.
* At least three years of experience in costs arising from litigation; less experienced candidates demonstrating competency are also considered
* Experience in supervising or leading technically is preferable
* Advocacy experience is advantageous but not essential
* Proven ability to pursue strategic points and liaise with clients with a strong customer service ethos
* Experience in business development is preferable
* Qualified Costs Lawyer, Legal Executive, or Solicitor; extensive experience without qualification may also be considered
* Confident negotiator with clear communication skills
* Proficient in IT, especially Excel and Word; case management system experience is a plus
* Process-driven, able to work independently, and adaptable
* Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize
* Experience working under pressure with high caseloads
* Ability to adopt a commercial perspective on legal issues
* High standard of work with attention to detail
* Flexible and adaptable to change
* Knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules (academic or practical)
What’s in it for you?
* Flexible working arrangements and work-life balance
* Competitive remuneration package including private medical insurance, income protection, and gym discounts
* Opportunities for growth and professional funding
* Social events and ESG activities
We are committed to diversity and inclusion. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t match every qualification, we encourage you to apply—you might be the right fit for this or other roles!
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