Trainee Legal Costs Assistant

6 days ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Winn Group Full time

Are you ready to be part of a **WINNing** team at Winn Group, a leading North East business providing nationwide accident management and rehabilitation services?

**Why Join Us?**

At Winn Group, we're more than a business. We're a driving force in the North East, delivering nationwide accident management and rehabilitation services for victims of non-fault accidents. As the parent company of Winn Solicitors and On Hire, we lead the market in Personal Injury Law.

We prioritise your wellbeing and growth, celebrating every milestone. With ample progression opportunities and funded learning initiatives, we invest in your future. Join us and be a part of a team that upholds values such as **Integrity, Respect, Loyalty,**and **Reliability** and prioritises your success, wellbeing, and fosters your growth.

**Responsibilities**
- As a **Trainee Legal Costs Assistant**, you will be responsible preparing Schedules and Bills of Costs, to include Litigation Schedules such as Costs Budgets, Estimates and Statements of Costs for Trial/ Applications.
- Negotiation of Legal Costs and Disbursements.
- Issuing Part 7 and Part 8 Proceedings. Making Applications.
- Liaising with Legal Teams_._

**What We Offer**
- **Competitive Base Salary** of up to £24,502.40. Plus, a monthly bonus structure
- **25 Days Holiday Allowance**, plus bank holidays and an additional birthday holiday too
- **Additional Holidays** for long service
- **Corporate Metro** Scheme (T&C’s apply)
- **Bike to Work** Scheme (T&C’s apply)
- **Pension Scheme** contribution (T&C’s apply
- **Wellbeing Support**such as Virtual GP, Bereavement Support and Discounted Health Checks

**And More**

**About You**

To succeed in this role, we're looking for someone who brings a blend of must-have skills and experiences, along with those extra special qualities that can really make a difference to our team and business.

**Skills and Experience**
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience of working towards deadlines and performance objectives.
- Proactive and solutions focused.
- Ability to work well both independently and within a team.
- Effective time management and organisation skills.
- Commitment to own personal development.

**Next Steps?**

INDMP

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £24,502.40 per year

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Newcastle upon Tyne: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you require sponsorship to work in the UK? If so, from when?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person



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