Senior Cost Lawyer
2 days ago
Costs Lawyer Role
Winckworth Sherwood LLP is seeking a talented Costs Lawyer to join our team in London. As a Costs Lawyer, you will be responsible for handling a cost claim caseload and providing advice on all costs law issues to our litigious departments.
This is a full-time (35hr a week) role that requires experience of fixed costs or negotiating and settling more complex files at a reputable law firm. You will have a passion for data and the ability to create concise reports and written submissions, as well as proven negotiating skills.
The salary for this role is estimated to be around £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience. You will work with some of the City's most talented litigation lawyers, including property and construction law, on complex and intellectually stimulating work.
Responsibilities
- Draft Points of Dispute and Replies to claims for costs.
- Advise on retainers and fee arrangements between clients and their legal advisors.
- Advise on and prepare claims for costs.
- Handling own case load of costs claims; to include negotiation of disrepair claims within the Land Tribunal along with exposure to all cost's claims undertaken across the firm.
About You
You will enjoy the forward planning involved in building a budget for case costs, thinking laterally about contingencies and forecasting. We recognise that our people play a key part in our success and are committed to their development and well-being.
Interview Process
The interview process will consist of two rounds: an initial in-person interview with two of our litigator partners, followed by a second interview with our Chief Operating Officer.
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