About the Role

Are you ready to be part of a WINNing team at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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 [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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 [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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 [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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

• Competitive Salary: £26,436.80 with a monthly and annual bonus structure.
• Generous Holiday Package: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, an additional birthday holiday, and options to buy or sell holidays (subject to eligibility).
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours, on-site parking (subject to availability), and benefits like the Corporate Metro Scheme and Bike to Work Scheme (T&Cs apply).
• Employee Development: Funded learning initiatives including ACL (subject to application).
• Well Being Support: Virtual GP, Bereavement Support, Discounted Health Checks, Annual Flu Jab and Free Eye Tests.
• Social and Charitable Events: Throughout the year, we host a range of events, including a Christmas party, as well as an Annual Awards Night. Each year, we support a local charity and host numerous fundraising events to raise money for a good cause.

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 communication and 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!

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