Litigation Costs Specialist

3 weeks ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom DWF Full time
About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Litigation Costs Specialist to join our team at DWF. As a key member of our costs team, you will assist our Director and Senior Law Accountant with a caseload of primarily litigated insurance costs work. This will include consideration of accounts, preparation of objections, and negotiations with Third Party agents. Your expertise in accurate numeracy skills and ability to work with data will be essential in this role.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist in the preparation of accounts for the recovery of expenses
  • Negotiate with Third Party agents to resolve disputes
  • Provide support to the Director and Senior Law Accountant with casework

Requirements:
We are seeking a law graduate looking for their first step within an innovative legal business. The successful candidate will have experience in working to tight deadlines and SLAs, accurate numeracy skills, and the ability to use initiative and problem solve situations as they arise. Previous experience working in cost law is desirable, particularly in areas such as Industrial Disease, assessing/negotiating accounts of expenses, drafting accounts of expenses, and preparing points of objection/responses.

What We Offer:
A competitive salary of £25,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience. We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients, and communities, and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do.
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