A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our well established Law firm based across County Durham and Teesside. We are looking for a diligent, confident, self-motivated and experienced Costs Lawyer / Draftsperson.
This is a bespoke role within the organisation and you will be expected to independently manage the firm’s costs work, both private and legal aid.
Responsibilities to include:
1. To prepare and submit family bill submissions on CCMS
2. To prepare bills of costs for detailed assessment
3. Deal with the processing of Family High Case Cost bills
4. Prepare cost claims for submission to the opposing solicitor(s) and the courts
5. Undertake negotiations re costs issues
6. Chase outstanding costs/disbursements
7. To prepare Statements of Costs for summary assessment
8. To prepare costs budgets and budget discussion reports
9. To hold budget discussions / negotiations with other parties, and conduct cost management hearings
10. Prepare Points of Dispute and Replies
11. To prepare applications for interim Costs Certificates and hearing bundles for Detailed Assessment
12. Attend detailed assessments and engage in effective negotiations for settlements
13. To liaise and advise with fee earners and support staff in relation to any costs related queries
14. Draft estimates of costs to accompany Allocation Questionnaires and Pre Trial Checklists
15. Draft statements of c...