Costs Draftsperson/Costs Lawyer/Solicitor

We are looking for Costs Draftspersons/Cost Lawyers/Solicitors at all levels to join our large Manchester team working on a broad range of matters including paying and receiving party costs and budgeting.

The costs work arises from a full range of personal injury work but also encompassing other areas of litigation undertaken by the firm.

Due to work volumes there will be opportunity to undertake a variety of work but with the potential to focus on particular lines according to experience and needs.

The Team

Clyde & Co's Costs Team advises clients on a wide and diverse caseload. The bulk of the costs work in our Manchester team arises in the context of the defence of claims and litigation on behalf of insurers and their policyholders in relation to personal injury claims (of all types) but the team also services specialist work arising from commercial, property, marine, aviation and professional indemnity claims and litigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessing and negotiating settlement of fast track, intermediate track and multi-track costs, including handling of related costs proceedings.
• Drafting own party and opposing third party cost budgets.
• Pursuing costs recoveries including bill drafting.

Skills And Requirements

• 2+ years' experience in a costs environment, this role could be suitable for both Solicitors, Costs Lawyers and experienced Costs Draftspersons.
• Experience running own costs cases on behalf of the paying party.
• Experience of costs budgeting.
• Some advocacy experience would be welcomed but is not essential.
• Bill drafting skills would be welcomed but are not essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work to tight deadlines and to prioritise accordingly.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively.
• Ability to work as a member of a Team.
• Good IT skills.
• Confident and positive approach when communicating with staff of all levels and opponents.
• Willingness to be flexible as and when volume of business dictates.

In return, you will benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people. Within our friendly department you will have access to a range of learning and development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progression.

For a confidential conversation please contact Sarah Kennedy on 0161 838 6781/sarah.kennedy@clydeco.com, or apply today through the link provided.

Clyde & Co are committed to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of employment.

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.

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