Clear IT Recruitment Ltd
Costs Lawyer / Costs Draftsperson
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A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Costs Lawyer or Costs Draftsperson to join its team in Cardiff, South Glamorgan.
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This is an excellent opportunity to work on a broad range of costs matters with a high degree of autonomy. The firm also welcomes applications from Accountants or qualified Lawyers looking to move away from fee-earning work into a specialist costs role, particularly those with strong analytical skills and an interest in financial work.
The Role
- Preparing Bills of Costs
- Drafting Costs Budgets (Precedent H), Budget Discussion Reports (Precedent R) and Precedent S documents
- Drafting and responding to Points of Dispute and Points of Reply
- Negotiating costs settlements with opponents and third parties
- Advising fee earners on costs strategy and recovery
- Attending Detailed Assessment Hearings and Costs Case Management Conferences where required
- Preparing hearing bundles and supporting documentation
- Assisting with the development of the firm's costs processes
- Supporting and advising colleagues on costs-related matters
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Requirements
- Experience in costs law, legal costs drafting or a similar analytical role
- Applications welcomed from Costs Lawyers, Costs Draftspersons, Accountants and qualified Lawyers looking to transition into a non-billing role
- Strong analytical and numerical skills
- Excellent drafting and negotiation abilities
- Good understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and costs recovery processes
- Organised with excellent attention to detail
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Experience with costs software or case management systems would be advantageous
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What's on Offer
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid working (1 day per week in the office)
- Generous annual leave, with the option to buy or sell additional leave
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Gym membership contribution
- Career development and ongoing training
- Employee rewards scheme
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.
Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
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