Costs LawyerNegotiator

Job Opportunity: Senior Costs Lawyer/Negotiator
Location: Remote
Salary: (DOE)
Job Type: Full-time or Part-time options available

Im currently working in partnership with Medical Solicitors a highly respected Clinical Negligence law firm known for its client-first approach Lexcel accreditation and award-winning team. With offices in Sheffield York and Hull theyre now seeking a Senior Costs Lawyer/Negotiator to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned costs professional to join a specialist firm that genuinely values its people supports flexible working and is committed to delivering exceptional client care and outcomes.

Why Join Medical Solicitors

• Award-Winning Team: Recognised as Clinical Negligence Team of the Year (2023) and led by Caroline Moore Partner of the Year (2020 Sheffield Law Society).

• Mission-Driven Work: Make a tangible impact by helping victims of clinical negligence get the justice they deserve.

• Supportive Environment: Join a close-knit team of 12 (soon to be 14) fee-earners in a firm that supports autonomy flexibility and development.

About the Role

Youll play a pivotal role in supporting fee-earners on all aspects of legal costs. Depending on whether you join full-time or part-time the scope of bill drafting may vary (external support available as needed). This is a great opportunity for someone who is confident in managing their own caseload and contributing to a collaborative professional team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting N260 statements of costs and risk assessments

• Preparing Precedents H T S Q Z and initiating detailed assessment proceedings

• Negotiating costs and issuing costs proceedings where appropriate

• Drafting bills for inter partes detailed assessment (more so in the full-time post)

• Meeting WIP targets and working to case deadlines

What Were Looking For

• 7 years of experience in costs work (preferably claimant personal injury or clinical negligence)

• Strong working knowledge of CPR and the detailed assessment process

• Proven ability to draft Bills of Costs budgets and related costs documentation

• Experience with Proclaim and CostsMaster advantageous

• Legal qualification preferred but not essential

• Confident working independently in a busy legal team

Salary Benefits & Work-Life Balance

• Competitive salary: DOE

• Home hybrid or office-based work model

• 25 days holiday bank holidays

• Christmas shutdown

• 6% employer pension contributions

• Private medical insurance

• Enhanced maternity/paternity benefits

• And more

If youre a dedicated costs professional looking to join a values-driven firm thats making a difference Id love to discuss this opportunity with you in more detail. Whether youre seeking full-time or part-time hours theres flexibility to make this role work for the right person.