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Law Costs Drafts Person

Employer
JMC Legal Recruitment
Location
England, London, West End
Salary
£50000 - £70000 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Closing date
20 May 2021
Reference
BBBH28660

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Practice area
Costs
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
PQE
3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 6 years, 7 years+
Position
Solicitor
Sector
Private practice

Job Details

Cutting edge, well established Legal 500 West End firm seeking a Law Costs Drafts Person to work alongside leading partners and fee earners in the litigation team.

You will ideally have 3+ years PQE working within budgeting costs incurred, estimating future recovery and analysing opponents' costs.

The Firm

Based in the heart of the West End, this firm act for many well-known companies, HNW and high-profile industries. Examples of these companies include Hilton Hotel, Ted Baker, Marriott Hotels and various funds. Their Media department has become a leading practice and has paved the way to acting on some of the most well-known and high-profile cases reported in recent years.

As a very creative and forward-thinking firm, they set an industry-standard within media, corporate, real estate, finance and more, with other law firms replicating their approach. With many of their Partners from City backgrounds, the firm is technology-driven, innovative, entrepreneurial, and a highly progressive firm - keen to keep the talented individuals they invest in.

Whilst working on exceptionally high-quality work across the board, they are a firm that offers a social, collegiate working environment. Having worked with the firm for a long time, I genuinely believe they set themselves apart in the London market. Their lawyers are business-minded, friendly, and highly entrepreneurial.

This firm offers excellent prospects for progression, with the firm boasting excellent staff retention. In this role, you will receive industry-leading investment, training, and client exposure to develop into a highly competent Lawyer on a range of high-quality contentious media-related matters.

The Role

This department is at the forefront of litigation work, and the role covers exciting areas of litigation, including media, real estate, IP and commercial disputes.

This firms Media department is ranked in the Legal 500 and highly regarded for its exceptional clientele and variety of high-quality work.

This role covers a wide range of areas, including drafting bills and statements of costs across all litigation sectors, work closely with the accounts team, assist with budgeting, draft points of dispute and reply to costs claims, assist in preparing costs budgets, advise on retainers and fee arrangements and provide accurate reports.

Requirements:

  • You will be a Law Costs Drafts Person 3+ years PQE
  • You will have strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
  • You will have a meticulous eye for detail
  • You will be a team player and commercially minded

This is an excellent opportunity for a Law Costs Drafts Person to join a highly experienced, dynamic department in the centre of the West End of London.

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

Company

JMC Legal Recruitment are a National legal recruitment agency with offices in London, Bristol and New York. Working with Top law firms, a refreshing approach.

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