Themis Recruit are pleased to share an exciting opportunity for an experienced costs advocate to join a leading costs litigation department. The responsibilities include collaborating with colleagues and reporting to our Practice Development Lead on a combination of the following:
- Providing advice on intricate legal technical matters and cost disputes to clients colleagues and senior management.
- Drafting legal documents specific to Cost Litigation such as skeleton arguments Points of Dispute and Reply witness statements applications and draft orders.
- Preparing and presenting a comprehensive training schedule for both the Costs Litigation department the Specialist Serious Personal Injury teams and the wider practice group.
- Managing and supporting the development of team members fostering continuous learning and improvement of skills.
- Assisting the Practice Development Lead in preparing and implementing the Cost Litigation strategy.
- Attending Detailed Assessment Hearings Oral Hearings CCMC s and Cost Applications.
Our client embrace inclusivity celebrating multiple approaches and points of view. Our client and ourselves believe diversity drives innovation building a culture where difference is valued.
Requirements
- High degree of technical expertise in costs litigation
- A proven track record in an advocacy role
- Ability to develop strong and effective relationships with all stakeholders
- Handson with a cando attitude demonstrating drive discipline patience and flexibility
- High degree of accuracy excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail but capable of identifying and resolving wider issues
- Well organised with an ability to prioritise and manage conflicting demands effectively
- Clear and influential communicator able to address different types of audiences in appropriate ways both written and verbal
- Genuine enthusiasm for providing a high standard of client service and an ability to promote a positive attitude
Benefits
- Flexible working environment
- Competitive Salary and benefits package
- 25 days holiday allowance plus option to purchase extra 5 days
- Pension scheme
- Private medical Insurance
- Life Assurance
- Income Protection Insurance
- Opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with an awardwinning law firm.
High degree of technical expertise in costs litigation A proven track record in an advocacy role Ability to develop strong and effective relationships with all stakeholders Hands-on, with a can-do attitude, demonstrating drive, discipline, patience, and flexibility High degree of accuracy, excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail, but capable of identifying and resolving wider issues Well organised with an ability to prioritise and manage conflicting demands effectively Clear and influential communicator, able to address different types of audiences in appropriate ways, both written and verbal Genuine enthusiasm for providing a high standard of client service and an ability to promote a positive attitude