Cost Lawyer

Job description

THE ROLE & TEAM: We are looking for an experienced Cost Lawyer to join our dedicated Cost Team where you will support the firm’s contentious and non contentious teams by delivering high‑quality costs expertise across a wide range of litigation. The role combines hands‑on costs drafting, case management, cost budgeting and client support. We pride ourselves on ensuring exceptional service by adhering to best practice and seeing strong financial outcomes. This is a very varied role where you will support the firm with supporting anything from low level reconciliation right up to multimillion pound cases. Supporting Litigation, Housing & Regeneration, Employment and other departments, you will directly contribute to the firm’s reputation for technical excellence and commerciality. This role can be based in either our Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds and Lancs office. We offer hybrid working to ensure work life balance. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: · Manage a varied caseload of costs matters from fast track to multi‑track and high‑value litigation (claimant and defendant) · Prepare Points of Claim/Replies, Points of Dispute, and assist in all aspects of Case Management · Handle costs negotiations...