Costs Technical Specialist

4 weeks ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Irwin Mitchell Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced technical Costs Lawyer to join our team as a Senior Costs Lawyer. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical support to colleagues in relation to all costs aspects of claims handling, including conduct of cases in accordance with Statute, the Court Rules and Practice Directions, evidencing claims, valuing/budgeting for claims and negotiations, and providing assistance where required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support to colleagues in relation to all costs aspects of claims handling, including conduct of cases in accordance with Statute, the Court Rules and Practice Directions, evidencing claims, valuing/budgeting for claims and negotiations, and providing assistance where required.
  • Be a specialist in the National Team, keeping ahead of market changes and legal challenges, working with the Head of Costs Delivery to develop strategies and tactics to adapt accordingly.
  • Provision of complex costs training within the Costs Team to enable successful role performance and to meet individual learning needs. Training provision out to the wider IM group to educate, develop and upskill on complex matters across all departments.
  • Provide advice to all departments across the IM group on complex funding and costs matters.
  • Improve the technical capability of the Costs department across all locations.
  • Advocates at both Costs and Case Management Conferences and detailed assessments, as well as at any settlement meeting (by request).
  • Provide expertise in recovering legal fees in civil and commercial cost matters to achieve an appropriate resolution.
  • Undertaking case audits as required ensuring sound costs advice is/was provided and compliance with the firm's policies and procedures.

About You

  • A subject matter expert operating at a senior level.
  • Strong Costs technician, able to engage credibly across the group.
  • Ability to meet with and manage expectations of multiple stakeholders and be resilient in the face of conflicting demands.
  • Proficiency in collaboration and delegation of duties.
  • Strong organisation skills and attention to detail.
  • Proven experience as a law costs draftsperson or associated position – a Law Costs Drafting qualification, other legal or financial qualification would be desirable.
  • Working knowledge of time recording procedures, Civil Procedure Rules and Legal Aid Regulations.
  • Develops talent and understanding through coaching.
  • Ability to work autonomously with limited supervision and also as part of a team.
  • Makes timely, confident decisions on day to day issues.

What We Offer

  • 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can 'buy' up to 35hrs of extra holiday too.
  • Generous and flexible pension schemes.
  • Volunteering days – Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid).
  • Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim. Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are. It's made up of four strands: Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono.



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