Costs Lawyer

The role

Pinsent Masons is seeking a Costs Lawyer with 1-2 years of PQE to join their Litigation practice in London. This role will focus on providing specialist costs advice and support for complex litigation and arbitration matters, working with fee earners, partners, and clients throughout the entire costs lifecycle.

What you'll do

• Drafting Costs Budgets (Precedent H) and Budget Discussion Reports
• Attending Costs and Case Management Conferences where appropriate
• Preparing electronic and traditional Bills of Costs
• Drafting Points of Dispute and Replies
• Managing Detailed Assessment proceedings from commencement through to resolution
• Negotiating settlements and costs recoveries
• Preparing and advising on Part 36 Offers and other settlement proposals
• Advising fee earners and practice groups on costs strategy, costs budgeting, costs management, costs recoverability and general costs-related risks and opportunities
• Conducting legal research and preparing technical costs advice
• Liaising directly with clients, counsel, opposing costs representatives and court officials
• Supporting fee earners on costs issues relating to complex litigation and arbitration matters
• Monitoring developments in costs law, procedure and practice
• Maintaining and developing internal costs know-how resources
• Delivering internal training sessions on costs-related topics and procedural developments
• Supporting the continued growth and development of the firm's costs offering

What we're looking for

Benefits