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Costs Lawyer / Costs Draftsperson


  • £45000 - £55000 per annum
  • Birmingham
  • Posted: 27/07/2021
  • Permanent
  • Job Ref: 215285119

Job Details

A leading national law firm looking to appoint a Costs Lawyer into their Personal Injury and Medical Negligence team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking team and a leading national law firm which is really moving in an exciting strategic direction. To apply or to register your interest please call Penny on 0121 454 1004 and quote Job Ref: 5119

JOB TITLE: Costs Lawyer
PQE REQUIRED: 5+ PQE
LOCATION: Birmingham
SALARY: £50,000

THE ROLE:
The successful costs lawyer will become an integral part of a highly experienced team of Medical Negligence Solicitors. You role requires an ability to draft complex bills and costs budgets and undertake advocacy at assessment and cost budget hearings. You will gain excellent exposure to highly complex medical negligence and catastrophic injury claims, providing practical and accessible legal advice. You will be motivated to provide an empathetic and supportive service in which excellent client care is prioritised.

THE CANDIDATE:
You will be an extensively experienced Law Costs Draftsperson with at least 3 years’ experience in Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence. Experience with Litigation, Insolvency and Employment would be distinctly advantageous, but not necessary for this role. You will possess excellent technical skills in the relevant area, and strong team work and interpersonal skills. You will ultimately have a passion for this sector and drive to make an ongoing contribution to an exceptionally successful team.

THE FIRM:
As a highly regarded Legal 500 firm, our client is renowned for providing innovative, practical and pragmatic solutions across a comprehensive range of legal services. They pride themselves on their client focused approach, which has earnt them awards across the sector. They are motivated to provide an excellent client service, conducting a high quality of work across both the Midlands and nationally. This market leading firm are committed to offering unique career paths for driven and ambitious individuals.

PACKAGE:
Excellent salary plus comprehensive benefits package, including: 25 days holiday, private medical insurance, life assurance plus a gym membership contribution.

HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Penny Trotman at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email penny.trotman@enllegal.co.uk with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

eNL is handling a number of Costs Solicitor vacancies throughout The Midlands and The South West.. If you are a Costs Solicitor looking for a move, please call now.

eNL has a number of permanent, locum and consultant vacancies for private practice law firms, the public sector and FTSE in-house organisations, throughout England & Wales. If you are legally qualified or in a legal business support role and considering a career move, do get in touch, or go to https://www.enllegal.co.uk/enl/register-with-us to register your interest.

In addition, if you know any legal professionals that may be interested in a new role, remember we do offer up to £500 referral fee bonus (T&C’s apply).