- Drafting essential legal costs documentation such as bills of costs and statements of costs.
- Preparing points of dispute and crafting effective replies.
- Initiating costs and detailed assessment proceedings and applications.
- Assisting with settlement negotiations.
- Undertaking bundle preparation for court and other proceedings.
- Liaising professionally with clients, solicitors, and other legal professionals.
- Providing comprehensive day-to-day support to the Costs Team and other lawyers within the firm.
- A recent degree, ideally in Law or a closely related field.
- Exceptional attention to detail – this is paramount.
- Strong numeracy and analytical abilities.
- The capability to summarise and quantify large volumes of information effectively and write concisely in English.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and manage time efficiently.
- The capacity to work towards targets and perform effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
- A genuine and strong desire to build a successful career in the legal costs sector.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.