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Associate Costs Lawyer

McKie Recruit

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Demonstrable experience as a costs lawyer in an independent costs practice
  • Commercial costs experience highly desirable
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel for complex financial analysis
  • Strong understanding of costs regulations and legal frameworks

Responsibilities

  • Prepare bills of costs and schedules of costs in a precise and efficient manner
  • Analyse and interpret fee structures and agreements to reflect costs accurately
  • Engage in negotiations with opposing parties to settle costs disputes
  • Interact with clients to understand their cost requirements and provide clear explanations

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Spreadsheets
  • Detail Oriented
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Organizational Skills
  • Time Management

About the company

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McKie Recruit

Staffing & Recruiting

McKie Recruit are legal Recruitment Specialists working exclusively with claimant and defendant law firms. We recruit predominately into our specialised areas of Civil Litigation; Including, but not limited to, Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence, Housing Disrepair, Costs and Family Law. McKie Recruit was set up by barrister Andrew McKie in 2011, who has owned and worked in law firms recruiting fee earning and non-fee earning staff for over 10 years. The management of the firm is now with Will Angood and Liam O’Sullivan who combined have some 12 years’ experience of working in the legal sector with industry leading firms. We understand exactly what you are looking for! The claimant small and medium law firm recruitment market is overlooked and overly complicated- we aim to change that. We have found using some of the more established agencies to be difficult for the following reasons:- - Expensive - Inflexible Terms We pride ourselves on our low fees, flexible payment terms, and our high-quality candidates. Our placements are capped at 15%+VAT of annual salary (industry standard typically up to 25%). 50% of payment due the day the candidate walks through the door, the remaining 50% after 3 months. We are confident that our candidates are the best! We only submit vetted candidates- saving you time, money, and hassle. It is company policy that we will not supply a candidate that we would not consider for interview at our own firm. With headquarters in both Central London and the Northwest, McKie Recruit has industry leading exposure to both the Northwest markets and the South of England. Whether you wish to instruct McKie Recruit to assist with your recruitment needs or wish to become a candidate, please call us now on 0800 6124 578 or E-mail info@mckierecruit.com

Company details

Company typeStartup
IndustryStaffing & Recruiting
Company size2 - 10

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Job description


Themis Recruit are pleased to share a fantastic opportunity for an experienced costs lawyer to join a leading law firm, recognised as the partner of choice in every aspect of costs dispute resolution. With a commitment to excellence and a track record of success, our client provides comprehensive legal services to our clients. The hiring firm are seeking an Associate level Costs Draftsperson to join their dynamic team and contribute to their continued success. Role Overview:​
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing and drafting legal costs, ensuring accuracy, and providing valuable support in costs dispute resolution. The successful candidate will leverage their commercial costs experience and strong Excel skills to contribute to the firm's reputation for excellence.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. Successful candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Requirements


Costs Drafting:

  • Prepare bills of costs and schedules of costs in a precise and efficient manner.
  • Analyse and interpret fee structures and agreements to reflect costs accurately.

 Costs Negotiation:

  • Engage in negotiations with opposing parties to settle costs disputes.
  • Provide support to senior team members during negotiations and alternative dispute resolution processes.

 Legal Research:

  • Stay informed about changes in costs regulations and legal precedents.
  • Conduct research to support cost assessments and provide relevant insights.

 Excel Skills:

  • Utilise advanced Excel skills to organize and manipulate financial data.
  • Create spreadsheets and financial models to assist in cost calculations and analysis.

 Client Interaction:

  • Interact with clients to understand their specific cost requirements and provide clear and concise explanations.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to address client concerns and ensure satisfaction.
Qualifications:

  • Demonstrable experience as a Costs lawyer in an independent costs practices
  • Commercial costs experience highly desirable
  • Proficient in using Microsoft Excel for complex financial analysis.
  • Strong understanding of costs regulations and legal frameworks.

Skills and Competencies:

- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.


Benefits

  • High quality work
  • Remote working, although the successful candidate will be expected to come to London once a month for team meetings.
  • Opportunity to work with some of the biggest names in the Legal sector. 
  • Competitive salary



Salary: Upto £50,000

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