- Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience
- 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
- Hybrid and flexible working
Costs Solicitor / Draftsperson - Manchester - Up to £55,000 - REF 941203AF
A well-established national law firm is seeking a Costs Solicitor / Draftsperson to join its respected Costs & Advocacy team in Manchester. The department handles a wide range of commercial and personal injury litigation costs matters, from fixed recoverable costs and lower value disputes through to complex, high value cases.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Costs Solicitor / Draftsperson looking to take the next step into a varied role combining technical drafting, negotiation and advocacy in Manchester.
The Role:
- Handle costs files from instruction through to resolution
- Draft and review Costs Budgets, Bills of Costs, Points of Dispute and Replies
- Advise on budgeting, recovery, reserving and dispute strategy
- Attend CCMCs and application hearings
- Provide advocacy where required
- Negotiate settlements and costs agreements
- Deliver clear, commercially focused advice to clients and colleagues
- Work closely with experienced costs and litigation professionals
- This role offers strong exposure to both technical costs work and advocacy
About You:
- Minimum 3 years' experience in legal costs litigation
- Qualified Costs Solicitor (preferred)
- Experience acting for both Claimant and Defendant clients
- Confident in advocacy, including CCMCs and hearings
- Strong drafting skills across all key costs documentation
- Able to manage a varied caseload independently
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Organised, proactive and deadline-focused
Benefits:
- Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience
- 25 days plus bank holidays (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
- Company Pension
- Hybrid working
- Private medical insurance
- Death in Service / Critical Illness cover
- Access to retail discounts and nationwide entertainment offers
- Supportive working environment with clear progression
- Strong training and development opportunities
- Opportunity to build advocacy experience within costs
Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone - there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.
Contact Alice Ferguson Retained Consultant
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