Graduate Trainee Law Costs Draftsman - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - EMG Solicitors

EMG Solicitors

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

What are we looking for?

Some of the key tasks you can expect to undertake include:

Preparing Bills of Costs to include E-Bills, CCMS Bills, Costs Budgets and Statements of Costs for Trial/Applications for all departments within the firm as and when required.
Dealing with service of the Bill of Costs upon the Senior Court Costs Office/ Legal Aid Agency and paying party.
Negotiation of legal costs.
Preparing Points of Dispute/ Points of Reply.
Recalculating Bills of Costs following assessment and preparing Final Costs Certificates/ EX80.
Preparing Letter of Appeal.
Liaising with experts and Counsel.
Providing costs advice and guidance to fee earners.
Preparation of documents for the Senior Courts Costs Office/ Legal Aid Agency.
Dealing with final billing and keeping billing spreadsheets up to date.
Assisting Costs Lawyer with tasks as required.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent including Maths and English (essential)
Law Degree (desirable)
Strong typing skills.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Good attention to detail.
Ability to work as an individual and part of a team.
High level of numeracy and literacy skills.
Desire for continuous personal and professional development.

Who are EMG Solicitors?
EMG Solicitors is an award winning, Legal 500 boutique law firm located in Durham, Gosforth and Penrith. We provide a range of legal advice to both private individuals and businesses across the region and nationally.

We provide the legal support that our clients require in order to achieve anything from their basic needs to their wildest dreams and everything in between.

We specialise in Court of Protection, Deputyships, Family Law, Residential Conveyancing, Commercial Property, Employment, Litigation & Disputes and Wills, Trusts & Probate services.

What will we offer you?
- £50 Gift card for Christmas and your Birthday.