Overview
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Costs Negotiator to join our growing national team. You will play a critical role in managing and negotiating legal costs, ensuring that our clients receive the best possible outcomes. You will be involved in progressing cases through the detailed assessment process, providing advice and taking instructions from lay clients and/or case handlers. The role also includes drafting Replies to Points of Dispute, interlocutory applications and instructing advocates where necessary. You may be involved in advocacy at Court if required and as agreed with the Costs Partner. This position requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a thorough understanding of legal cost procedures. As part of the Irwin Mitchell Group's onboarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the group's employment screening process in accordance with data protection and applicable laws.
Responsibilities
* Engaging in detailed negotiations with opponents regarding legal costs, aiming to achieve optimal settlements.
* Analysing, preparing, and negotiating detailed bills of costs.
* Drafting Points of Dispute and Replies, and preparing costs schedules and statements.
* Preparing and submitting documents for proceedings and attending court if required.
* Advising clients throughout the costs recovery process.
* Progressing cases through the detailed assessment process and providing guidance to lay clients and/or case handlers.
* Instructing advocates where necessary and, where agreed, engaging in advocacy at Court.
Qualifications
* Proven experience either in-house or for an external supplier as a Costs Negotiator, Costs Lawyer, or in a similar role.
* Comprehensive understanding of the relevant case law related to costs.
* Ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders across the business.
* Desirable financial or legal qualifications e.g.: ILEX Part 1 Year 1.
* Desirable financial or law degree.
About the Firm and Environment
* We are a national law firm with a local reach. Our legal experts are here for you. We understand that everyone's situation is different, and we strive to be a friendly and inclusive workplace where colleagues can flourish.
Benefits
* 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays – you can buy up to 35 hours of extra holiday.
* Generous and flexible pension schemes.
* Volunteering days – two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid).
* Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.
* Well-being initiatives and a Flexible by Choice programme for hybrid working, subject to role, team and client requirements.
* We have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2024.
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