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Costs Lawyer
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JOB DESCRIPTION

Cost lawyers ensure that a business relationship between a lawyer and their client is properly established, so that any legal costs incurred can be charged appropriately.

QUALIFICATIONS

Entrants usually possess GCSEs/S grades and A levels/H grades in appropriate subject areas. Off and on-the-job training is available. Membership of professional institutions will be required for some posts. Candidates must pass professional examinations and complete up to five years of practical experience.

TASKS

  • Assists in all aspects of probate and common law practice.
  • Attends court to assist barristers and solicitors in the presentation of a case.
  • Draws up schedules of legal costs and advises on the allocation of legal costs and the level of legal fees.
  • Ensures judges have the necessary legal other documents, manages their diary and carries out other administrative duties collates information, drafts briefs and other documents.
  • Ensures their organisation complies with relevant regulations and their organisational policies.
  • Runs chambers on behalf of principals, develops the practice, manages the flow of work, decides which cases to accept, arranges appropriate fees and prepares financial records.

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