This award-winning law firm specialises mainly in personal injury and clinical negligence claims. They have a strong reputation in the legal sector and it ranks among the top firms in the country. They have excellent internal training with progressive career opportunities.
Salary £30-£50,000
Supports study for ACL or Training contracts.
The Role
The role will be dealing with a mixture of Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence cost matters, of both fast track and multi-track values. The ideal candidate will possess 12 months to five years’ experience. They will handle their own caseload cradle to grave and therefore must be comfortable with all aspects of Costs work, including budgeting. There is a particular need for confident negotiators and candidates with experience in handling their own CCMC’s.
Key Responsibilities
Handling own caseload of cradle to grave cost matters
Negotiating settlement of costs in litigated and non-litigated claimant personal injury cases
Advising fee earners regarding costs disputes and assisting with their own negotiations
Preparation of summary assessment schedules, breakdowns of costs at case conclusion and formal bills where detailed assessment or Part 8 proceedings are required
Drafting replies to Points of Dispute.
Drafting Budgets
Advocacy / attending CCMC’s
Budget Revision Work
Supporting more junior team members
Requirements
Completion of a legal qualification (LLB, GDL, LPC) is desirable but not essential
Drafting skills associated with completing Precedent H, R and Q and finalising formal bills
Experience of attending CCMC on behalf of the Claimant
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