Law Costs Assistant (Permanent)
A law firm based in Warrington are looking for a Cost assistant to join their Costs department. The specialise in Multi-track cases ranging from to law to high value.
As a Costs Assistant you will be responsible for:
* Preparing breakdowns for negotiation
* Preparing estimates in support of Allocation and Pre-Trial questionnaires
* Preparing N260 forms ( Statement of Costs)
* Assisting in cost budgeting process
* Auditing phase based time recording on matters subject to budgeting process
* Preparing documents in support of Notice of Commencement for service
* Preparing papers to accompany N258 form ( Request for Detailed Assessment)
* Preparing itemised bundles to support costs claim at Detailed Assessment
* Archiving files when required
* Liaising with external Cost Lawyers when necessary
* Assisting Costs Lawyer with day to day activities and tasks as required
* Maintaining spreadsheets capturing relevant data
* Team working with other Cost Lawyers, Cost Draftsmen and Litigation Fee-Earners
* Undertaking any other reasonable duties as requested
You will have previous experience in a cost related position and the salary on offer is £18,000 - £24,000..
If you wish to apply for the role, please follow the link provided