Solicitor/Draftsperson - Costs

Are you seeking a platform for progression in a growing team of a Top 50 firm? This leading law firm works with some of the largest companies Globally. You will receive a very lucrative bonus structure, way more than similar sized firms, for all fee earners.

The firm

This law firm is a leading international legal business. With over 2,300 people, it offers one of the most comprehensive UK networks, combined with coverage across Europe, Latin America, North America and Asia-Pacific. The firm work with many household names and some of the UK's largest institutional clients and household names in the world of telecoms, infrastructure, outsourcing, consumer goods, transport, aerospace, and engineering. The firm is very progressive and have a reputation for developing and nurturing talent, they have even taken on apprentices with no legal background, put them through the ILEX (paid for) and have then gone on to become Solicitors. Many of the firm's Partners are home grown. The firm has a lovely culture with a good social aspect in all the offices.

The role

The firm is seeking a Law Costs Draftsman / Solicitor / ILEX to join the firms Birmingham City Centre office.

This is an exciting time for the Costs Team as it is poised for further growth. Currently the team has one Partner, one Associate and six experienced supervisors with a range of experienced staff including Solicitors, Costs Lawyers and Paralegals. They firm are a recognised leader in the market for 3rd party costs negotiations in the insurance sector.

The Costs Team comprises several distinct teams specialising in a specific area of costs including Catastrophic, Claims Portal/PCR, costs budgeting and recoveries. The Costs Team focuses on driving their insurer clients' costs strategy and building and strengthening client relationships.

You will have responsibility for managing your own case load of costs challenges matters including drafting Points of Dispute, drafting and challenging Costs Budgets, setting strategy and negotiating, and running claims to detailed assessment. It is envisaged that as you gain experience you will increase your workload having responsibility in running complex and higher value cases. Suitable candidates may also have the opportunity to provide advocacy at Costs Case Management Conferences.

Requirements

• A solicitor, ilex or costs draftsman with experience of costs challenges or costs recoveries, the firm may also consider candidates with no direct costs experience if they have comparable litigation experience
• You will be a confident negotiator and communicator
• Salary is City market rate and negotiable depending on experience, plus the ability to earn a lucrative bonus, progression prospects and an excellent benefits package.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Law Costs Draftsman / Solicitor / ILEX join the growing Birmingham City Centre office.

Apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to give me a call for immediate consideration.