Associate Costs Lawyer

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 firms 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
  

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.