Experienced Costs Litigation Executive (Case Handler/ Negotiator)

at  Express Solicitors

Express Solicitors are currently ranked 80 out of more than 10,000 law firms in the UK and ranked in the top ten for the Best Law Firm to work for in the UK by Best Companies. We have a 5-star ranking with Trust Pilot from over 6,000 reviews, which, coming from our clients, means a lot to us.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Handling own caseload of cradle to grave cost matters
• Negotiating settlement of costs in litigated and non-litigated claimant personal injury cases
• Advising fee earners regarding costs disputes and assisting with their own negotiations
• Preparation of summary assessment schedules, breakdowns of costs at case conclusion and formal bills where detailed assessment or Part 8 proceedings are required.
• Drafting replies to Points of Dispute
• Drafting Budgets
• Advocacy / attending CCMC’s.
• Budget Revision Work
• Supporting more junior team members

We are currently looking for an experienced Costs Fee Earner/ Costs Lawyer. The role will be dealing with a mixture of personal injury and clinical negligence cost matters, of both fast track and multi-track values.
The ideal candidate will possess 12 months to five years’ experience working either in house or for an external supplier of costs drafting services. They will handle their own caseload cradle to grave and therefore must be comfortable with all aspects of Costs work, including budgeting. There is a particular need for confident negotiators and candidates with experience in handling their own CCMC’s. We are looking for people who are confident in dealing with opposing cost teams and who have a good solid grounding in cost law to deal with any disputes raised effectively. Ideally you will also be used to and comfortable working to targets.
This is an exciting opportunity with excellent career development prospects for the right candidate, offers great career prospects, as the firm offers training contracts or support through the ACL qualification, for those candidates who prove themselves.