Who are we?

We are the Jackson Lees Group and are committed to doing what is right and making a positive difference. What started off as a small group of Solicitors in Liverpool is now a group of staff spread across Liverpool, Heswall and Hoylake.

What do we need?

We are currently recruiting for a Costs Lawyer for our Billing Team to be based in our Liverpool Office. You will be part of our in-house team which services various legal departments across the Group dealing with a variety of case work for our Clinical Negligence, Court of Protection, Civil Liberties, General Litigation, Family and Immigration teams. 

Overall purpose:

To provide first rate legal services to our clients according to their specific needs, ensuring full compliance with policies and procedures laid out by the group and by regulatory bodies.  To always act as an ambassador for the group, actively promoting its services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide an effective, timely and efficient service to firm’s clients in accordance with department SLAs.
• Manage own caseload from start to finish.
• Ensure that personal and department KPIs and Minimum Requirements are achieved. 
• Develop solid working relationships with client legal teams and give feedback.
• To ensure that legal and cost knowledge / skills are kept up to date and that CPD training (where applicable) is completed. 

• Undertake the following;-

  - Preparation of Bills of Costs (including electronic bills).

  - Preparation of Costs Budgets

  - Preparing Replies/Points of Dispute

  - Negotiations

  - Advocacy as required

What do you need? 

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a legal costs role, preferably Claimant-centric
• Ability to work under own initiative and manage time and priorities effectively
• Excellent communication skills and confidence to engage with internal/external stakeholders
• Advocacy experience
• Passion, drive and approachable
• Proficient with Cost Master and Proclaim (desirable)
• Ability to train, manage and motivate people (desirable)

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Bonus Scheme
• Referral Bonus
• Free Health Cash Plan
• Pension plan
• Death in service benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Hybrid / working from home options
• Unlimited access to training academy courses

Jackson Lees Group (a part of The MAPD Group) is committed to fostering an accepting an inclusive environment for our people and clients. We know that Making A Positive Difference through the practice of law can be achieved best when we celebrate diversity of all kinds. We actively encourage those from underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds to apply for this role, including people from minority ethnicity backgrounds, religious backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, disabled people, people from different social backgrounds and of different ages.