Head of Costs - Homebased
Full Time
£75,000 - £85,000 DOE + Bonus
Our client is an established legal costs firm with leading industry experts offering support across the UK to a wide variety of high street and legal 500 firms. We are looking for a Head of Legal Costs to report directly to the managing director and help develop the long-term success of the business.
Benefits:
- Fully remote working with regular social and team events.
- Competitive bonus structure based on billings.
- Contributory pension scheme
- Financial assistance for professional development.
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
Day to day duties:
- The preparation of bills for detailed assessment by the Court/Arbitration Tribunal and schedules of costs for negotiation.
- Preparation of accurate schedules for summary assessment
- Preparation of detailed costs estimates for budgeting, security and specific issues
- Attending assessment hearings, support/ challenge cost claims
- The work involved would be a combination of fee earning in complex cases and working directly with the Managing Director on developing the long- term success of the business.
What we need from you:
- At least 8 years Claimant costs experience, including supervisory experience
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Networking and business development skills, with a proven track record of attracting new business and developing/nurturing client relationships (this attribute is essential)
- Very strong IT skills, including an in-depth knowledge of Costsmaster
- A strong billing track record
To Apply
Please email your up to date CV stating your current salary, notice period & salary sought to
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