A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Costs Lawyer or Costs Draftsperson to join its team in Cardiff, South Glamorgan.
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
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
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