COSTS LAWYER, SOLICITOR, CHARTERED LEGAL EXEC OR LAW COSTS DRAFTSMAN WITH LEGAL AID AND INTER PARTES EXPERIENCE – LONDON
Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with specialist Lawyers and Law Costs Draftsmen (Cost Law Services Ltd)whoare seeking experienced Costs Lawyer, Solicitor, Chartered Legal Exec or Law Costs Draftsman with extensive experience in drafting bills on Legal Aid and Inter Partes matters.
Salary: On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for success and promotion.The Company will consider applicants wishing to work part time, full time or with flexible working hours. The Company will consider hybrid working.
Accountability within a remote working culture is the norm within this business.
COSTS BACKGROUND:
Cost Law Services Limited is looking for two costs professionals with Inter Partes and Legal Aid experience. We have grown exponentially to form a team of over 30 Law Costs Draftsmen and Lawyers in the UK with immense experience in all aspects of costs law in the UK and 35+ staff abroad. Not only do we represent a leading legal aid practice on all their billing they are now focusing on growing their client base.
Our broad spectrum of billing varies across multiple areas of law with a sound knowledge of the costs system and the ability to manage client expectations and to ensure their cash flow is maintained.
Our work involves a wide variety of legal practice areas and including Court of Protection, Children Law, Clinical Negligence, Commercial Litigation, Family, Housing & Property Litigation, Immigration, Judicial Review and Personal Injury matters. This includes, all the varied types of Bills, PODS; Replies; Negotiations; Budgets – (and relevant precedents), PA and DA assessments etc.
THE ROLE - Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* Report directly to Supervisor;
* Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a proactive understanding of clients’ needs;
* Drafting 3 or 6 column Inter parties bills;
* Drafting Electronic Bills;
* To complete service of bills;
* Drafting POD’s/ Replies;
* Conducting Negotiations;
* Drafting Costs Budgets and relevant Precedents;
* Costs for summary assessment;
* Drafting of estimates of costs to accompany Allocation Questionnaires and Pre-Trial Checklists;
* Ability to set matters down for PA Assessment;
* Ability to set matters for DA assessment;
* To complete post –assessment work;
* To liaise and advise fee earners and support staff in relation to the variety of legal costs matters;
* Experience in corresponding with third parties – experts, counsel etc.,
* Maintaining accurate time costing procedures on inter parties negotiations;
* Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly;
* Ensuring compliance case management system updates;
* Experience in using Costs Master.
Key Skills Required:
* Demonstrated passion and experience in Costs Law
* Strong academic background (e.g., Law degree)
* Legal experience as a Costs Draftsperson or Costs Lawyer/Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive – minimum 3 years’ PQE
* Clear understanding and application of the Civil Procedure Rules relating to costs
* Minimum 3–5 years’ experience, depending on qualifications, in drafting Inter Partes and Legal Aid bills
* Costs negotiation experience
* Advocacy skills helpful but not essential
* Business acumen and ability to market the Company
* Excellent communication skills
* Strong analytical and organisational skills; able to use initiative while knowing when to seek guidance
* Team player with ability to work independently; self-motivated and professional
* Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office, document management, and Costs Master
* Social media skills useful
This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required.
Rewards :
* tional holiday accrual*
* Up to 4 days paid sick leave*
* Practicing Certificate renewed annually
* ACL Panel Membership and Accreditation/re Accreditation/ Reaccreditation fee paid for*
* Panel courses mandatory for Accreditation paid for*
* Access to vast range of training webinars / E-Library
* Automatic enrolment onto the Company’s pension scheme
* Childcare Vouchers
* Eye test vouchers
* Excellent progression opportunities
* Supportive team environment.
* Part time working
* Flexible working arrangements/ considered
* Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition
*terms and conditions apply
The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve.
About Gemini Recruitment and Equal Opportunities:
Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK.
Our primary aim is to deliver a quality bespoke service to our clients. We are currently handling the careers of a number of experienced legal professionals ranging from legal support staff to Solicitors. Our clients are based across the country and have vacancies covering numerous areas of law. If you are looking for your first job or want to move up the career ladder, we can help.
The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role.
If you are keen to begin your career with a firm that’s committed to training a new generation of Solicitors, apply now for one of our agents to contact you.
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