VACANCIES
Trainee Legal Costs Draftsman and
Negotiator
Group Company: Winn Solicitors
Department: Costs
Salary: £26,436.80 (based on 40 hours)
Are you ready to be part of a WINNing team at Winn Group, a leading North East business providing nationwide accident management.
We're on the lookout for ambitious individuals to join our Costs team as Trainee Legal Costs Draftsman & Negotiator.
The successful candidate will draft and negotiate Legal Costs Schedules with the aim of ensuring maximum recovery of Legal Fees and Disbursements.
Why Join Us?
At Winn Group, we're more than a business. We're a driving force in the North East, delivering nationwide accident management and rehabilitation services for victims of non-fault accidents. Our mission is simple: to be the best one-stop shop for accident management.
As the parent company of Winn Solicitors and On Hire, we lead the market in Personal Injury Law. With a 4.8-star rating on Trustpilot, we provide an excellent service for the client from start to finish.
Responsibilities
- Draft Schedules and Bills of Costs, to include Litigation Schedules such as Costs Budgets, Estimates and Statements of Costs for Trial/ Applications.
- Support with the negotiation of Legal Costs and Disbursements.
- Assist with costs litigation, to include Part 8 Proceedings, applications and detailed assessment proceedings.
- Liaising with Legal Teams.
- Ensure compliance with Information Security Policies including data confidentiality and the operational security of the Information Systems used.
- To ensure you uphold the core values of Winn Group.
- Any ad hoc or additional duties as deemed fit and appropriate by the Management Team for this post and the associated level of responsibility attached to it.
What We Offer
At Winn Group, we prioritise your wellbeing and growth, celebrating every milestone. With ample progression opportunities and funded learning initiatives, we invest in your future. Join us and be a part of a team that upholds values such as Integrity, Respect, Loyalty, and Reliability and prioritises your success, wellbeing, and fosters your growth.
Working Hours
This role is Full Time based on 40 Hours per week.
The Working Pattern for this role is Monday to Friday, and standard working hours are 8.00am to 5.00pm, with flexibility around start and finish times.
The office is open between 7.00am and 7.00pm.
We are also fully office based in Byker, Newcastle.
About You
To succeed in this role, we're looking for someone who brings a blend of must-have skills and experiences, along with those extra special qualities that can really make a difference to our team and business.
Full training will be provided. This is a mix of classroom-based learning and shadowing.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience of working to performance objectives.
- Experience of working towards deadlines.
- Ability to work towards shared goals and objectives.
- Experience of demonstrating effective teamworking within a commercial environment.
- Cooperative and flexible approach.
- Ability to identify where problems may arise and adopt a solution-focused approach.
- Demonstrate effective communicationand good interpersonal skills.
- IT literate.
- Commitment to own personal development.
Next Steps?
If you feel this role is the right fit for you, then Apply Now!
If your application meets our criteria, a member of HR will be in contact to discuss this opportunity further. If you are successful, you will be invited to a face-to-face interview.
If you are unsuccessful, you will be notified. However, if you don't receive any communication from us within four weeks of sending your CV, your application was not successful.
We look forward to reviewing your application!
At Winn Group, we prioritise your wellbeing and growth, celebrating every milestone. With ample progression opportunities and funded learning initiatives, we invest in your future. Join us and be a part of a team that upholds values such as Integrity, Respect, Loyalty, and Reliability and prioritises your success, wellbeing, and fosters your growth.
Apply Now
To start the application process, please complete the form below, upload your CV and include a covering letter.
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