Costs Lawyer/Draftsperson/Assistant

7 days ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom CL Medilaw Full time
Job Description

At CL Medilaw, we're driven by a clear purpose: to put our clients first and make a positive impact on their lives. As a Costs Lawyer/Draftsperson/Assistant, you'll be part of a thriving team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional results in clinical negligence and serious injury cases.

Our Team

We're a dynamic and supportive team that's passionate about providing a holistic service to our clients. Our expertise in clinical negligence and serious injury has earned us recognition from leading industry bodies, and we're committed to staying at the forefront of our field.

Key Responsibilities

  • Costs Lawyers - Associates/Senior Associates/Draftspersons
    • Prepare schedules and bills of costs, replies to points of dispute, and other documents required during the costs process
    • Negotiate with costs draftspersons and defendants regarding the settlement of costs
    • Prepare and update budgets of costs
    • Liaise with lawyers and costs team members
    • Advise on likely levels of recovery of costs
  • Legal Costs Assistants
    • Provide support to team members in the preparation of schedules and bills of costs
    • Track the progress of bills within the team and the court
    • Submit bills to the court for assessment
    • Prepare bundles needed for the costs process
    • Liaise with lawyers and others in the team to gather information
    • Record keeping and payment of bills and invoices
    • Other tasks to support costs drafting and processes in the team

What We Offer

We're a unique and supportive work environment that promotes direct responsibility and delivers exceptional results. You'll have the opportunity to learn more about the legal costs process and our litigation and Court of Protection work, and become involved in the wider CL Medilaw team. Our culture of positivity and transparency provides a great platform for the right people to take their careers to the next level.



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