Costs Lawyer

Sacco Mann are working with a well-known Leeds law firm who are recruiting for a Costs Lawyer or experienced Costs Draftsman to join their housing team. The role would suit a Costs Lawyer or Costs Draftsman with upwards of 3 years' costs drafting experience.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing large volumes of accurate bills of costs, costs budgets and points of dispute.
• Negotiating settlement of costs and preparing for costs hearings.
• Advising on cost recovery strategies.
• Drafting and submitting cost claims.
• Supporting fee earners in managing cost issues proactively, ensuring compliance with procedural rules and funding requirements.
• Staying up to date with relevant developments in costs law and housing.

Requirements:

• Civil litigation costs drafting experience in excess of 3 years.
• The ability to manage a high volume caseload, the team often deal with low to mid value housing matters in large volumes, work would need to be completed accurately and in good time.
• Leeds based or local to Leeds and to attend the Leeds office two days per week.
• Qualification as a Costs Lawyer desirable but not essential.
• Exceptional drafting and negotiating skills.

What's on offer?:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Excellent team working environment.
• Hybrid working.
• Extensive benefits package to include health and dental insurance, critical illness cover and generous holiday entitlement.

To apply for this Costs Lawyer role, please submit your CV via the link or contact Chloe Murphy in the Private Practice East Division on 0113 467 9783.