Costs Solicitor
Core
A Costs Solicitor preparing bills of costs and managing complex costs caseloads in litigated and non-litigated claims, including clinical negligence matters.
Role type
Costs Solicitor (Claimant)
Builds
Bills of costs and cost management strategies for litigation clients
Domain
Legal / Insurance Litigation
Required skills
Bill of costs drafting, Clinical negligence experience, Case management, Negotiation, Risk analysis, Time management
Preferred skills
Qualified solicitor, Clinical negligence cost drafting experience, Legal setting experience
Technologies
Case management systems
Responsibilities
Prepare complex bills of costs in litigated and non-litigated claims, Manage specialist costs caseload involving complex clinical negligence matters, Negotiate settlement of costs cases, Analyse risk and develop sound judgement to justify decisions in the management of cases, Prioritise work efficiently to meet client service level agreements and deadlines, Work alongside a team of costs experts to manage own caseload from start to finish