Senior Costs Lawyer / Costs Lawyer

Why join us?DWF are currently hiring for a Senior Costs Lawyer / Costs Lawyer to join their Costs function. As a Costs Lawyer you will be responsible to the Head of Insurance Business Services and will be line managed by one of the Costs Operations Managers. You will manage your own caseload principally of Defendant files to a high standard and in line with client service level agreements. You will liaise with internal and external clients and employees at all levels within DWF. You may also be required to assist more junior member of the team with fee earning queries or supervision. Your file handling will be supervised in line with the DWF Costs supervision policy and you will be need to ensure that all management information is accurate and in line with client SLA. The role is hybrid and we are open to the successful individual working from any of our England based offices.ResponsibilitiesManage a costs case load of Defendant and / or Claimant cost files All
aspects of costs case managementDrafting points of dispute and replies to costs claimsDrafting Bills of CostsNegotiate on cost offersAdvise and help on all aspects of third party claim for costsDraft Schedules of CostsWhat will help you succeed in this role? Essential:A qualified Costs Lawyer, Solicitor, or equivalentExperience of costs in the insurance sector including Road Traffic Accident; Employment and Public Liability; Industrial Disease and Clinical Medical NegligenceDetailed working knowledge of the Fixed Recoverable Costs regime Advocacy experience, including attending interim applications, cost case management hearings and detailed assessment hearingsAbility to negotiate high value and complex matters Experience in costs case management, including preparation of cost budgets and budgets discussion reports.Experience managing a case load of defendant and / or claimant costs filesExcellent negotiation skillsExperience drafting bills of costs, points of disputes and draft
schedulesDesirable:The ability to prioritise work and maintain activity on a number of files at one timeAbility to work in a team or by yourselfAbility to be adaptable and work to tight time framesWhat we offer?We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.About usDWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world
without compromising on quality or service. 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.