Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Legal Costs Assistant at our clients office, who can hit the ground the running. The main purpose will be to ensure damages and costs are received within the agreed time frames and to assist the companies Costs Draftsman and Accounts team when required.

Experience in the use of, the case management system, proclaim would be advantageous but not essential.

Salary: £20k-£23k

Main responsibilities
" Chasing damages and costs
" Deal with fixed costs disputes
" Provide a brief chronology of the case and pass over for enforcement when payment is overdue
" Good knowledge of CPR 45
" Good knowledge of fixed costs case law
" Manage a task list and deal with deadlines
" Arrange Bill of Costs for service
" Collating disbursements
" Ability to work well in a team

Personal Specification
" 3 GCSE's grade C or above, in Maths, English and Science
" Good telephone communication skills
" Previous experience in a similar role
" Eager to learn and develop
" Keen interest in legal costs

If you would like to progress your application further please contact us and ask to speak with Siobhan and apply with your full CV