Costs Solicitor

Costs Solicitor / Draftsperson - Manchester - Up to £55,000 - REF 941247AF

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.

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 sett...