Job Description

General information:

The Litigation Costs Team is responsible for all matters involving costs arising out of Court Proceedings before all Divisions of the High Court, Court of Appeal, House of Lords and Privy Council. The team deals with the recovery and payment and / or assessment of costs, including preparation of detailed bills, and advancing detailed written submissions as relevant to each situation. The team ultimately deals with negotiations and is required to attend Court to conduct advocacy.

The role:
The Costs Draftsperson will be working within a team of two supporting the Litigation Division.

Please ensure CVs sent through include full educational details including qualification, dates, grades and subjects. Please indicate in the covering letter your reasons for wanting to join the Costs team.


Experience required:

4+ years experience (prefereably gained in contentious costs)
Membership of ALCD preferable but not essential

Candidates will be expected:

to display excellent interpersonal skills
to be able to communicate with individuals at all levels
to provide strong evidence of practice in a relevant area of work


Benefits:

Profit Sharing Scheme
PPP Health Care Cover
Life Assurance Cover
Personal Accident Insurance
Permanent Health Insurance
Contributory Group Pension Plan
Season Ticket Loan (after 3 months)
Staff Restaurant
Subsidised corporate membership of Holmes Place Gymnasium
25 days holiday

Qualifications/Skills Required